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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,823.08, 44,735.98 and 21,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,823.08, 44,735.98 and 21,097 is: 31,646.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,823.08 : 44,735.98 = 21,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,823.08/44,735.98 = 21,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,823.08x = 44,735.98 × 21,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,823.08x = 943,794,970.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,794,970.06/29,823.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,646.46

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