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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,994.36, 41,409.90 and 20,576.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,994.36, 41,409.90 and 20,576.76 is: 28,408.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,994.36 : 41,409.90 = 20,576.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,994.36/41,409.90 = 20,576.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,994.36x = 41,409.90 × 20,576.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,994.36x = 852,081,573.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,081,573.92/29,994.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,408.06

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