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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,920.60, 44,945.70 and 21,172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,920.60, 44,945.70 and 21,172.60 is: 31,804.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,920.60 : 44,945.70 = 21,172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,920.60/44,945.70 = 21,172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,920.60x = 44,945.70 × 21,172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,920.60x = 951,617,327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,617,327.82/29,920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,804.75

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