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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.84, 44,936.76 and 19,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.84, 44,936.76 and 19,577 is: 29,327.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.84 : 44,936.76 = 19,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.84/44,936.76 = 19,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.84x = 44,936.76 × 19,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.84x = 879,726,950.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,726,950.52/29,996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,327.32

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