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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,821.87, 44,734.17 and 21,095.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,821.87, 44,734.17 and 21,095.74 is: 31,644.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,821.87 : 44,734.17 = 21,095.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,821.87/44,734.17 = 21,095.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,821.87x = 44,734.17 × 21,095.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,821.87x = 943,700,307.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,700,307.60/29,821.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,644.57

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