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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,998.08, 44,987.52 and 20,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,998.08, 44,987.52 and 20,736 is: 31,097.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,998.08 : 44,987.52 = 20,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,998.08/44,987.52 = 20,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,998.08x = 44,987.52 × 20,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,998.08x = 932,861,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,861,214.72/29,998.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,097.36

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