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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,744.78, 44,562 and 21,293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,744.78, 44,562 and 21,293.84 is: 31,901.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,744.78 : 44,562 = 21,293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,744.78/44,562 = 21,293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,744.78x = 44,562 × 21,293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,744.78x = 948,896,098.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,896,098.08/29,744.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,901.26

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