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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,861.80, 44,792.70 and 21,113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,861.80, 44,792.70 and 21,113.80 is: 31,670.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,861.80 : 44,792.70 = 21,113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,861.80/44,792.70 = 21,113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,861.80x = 44,792.70 × 21,113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,861.80x = 945,744,109.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,744,109.26/29,861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,670.70

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