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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,907.52, 44,876.61 and 20,555.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,907.52, 44,876.61 and 20,555.06 is: 30,843.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,907.52 : 44,876.61 = 20,555.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,907.52/44,876.61 = 20,555.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,907.52x = 44,876.61 × 20,555.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,907.52x = 922,441,186.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,441,186.76/29,907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,843.12

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