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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,725.73, 41,014.77 and 20,166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,725.73, 41,014.77 and 20,166.92 is: 27,825.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,725.73 : 41,014.77 = 20,166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,725.73/41,014.77 = 20,166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,725.73x = 41,014.77 × 20,166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,725.73x = 827,141,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,141,585.41/29,725.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,825.78

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