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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,981.98, 44,996.47 and 20,917.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,981.98, 44,996.47 and 20,917.14 is: 31,392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,981.98 : 44,996.47 = 20,917.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,981.98/44,996.47 = 20,917.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,981.98x = 44,996.47 × 20,917.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,981.98x = 941,197,462.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,197,462.50/29,981.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,392.10

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