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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,029.80, 30,044.70 and 16,822.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,029.80, 30,044.70 and 16,822.20 is: 25,233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,029.80 : 30,044.70 = 16,822.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,029.80/30,044.70 = 16,822.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,029.80x = 30,044.70 × 16,822.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,029.80x = 505,417,952.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,417,952.34/20,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,233.30

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