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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,049.63, 43,574.45 and 20,301.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,049.63, 43,574.45 and 20,301.63 is: 30,452.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,049.63 : 43,574.45 = 20,301.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,049.63/43,574.45 = 20,301.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,049.63x = 43,574.45 × 20,301.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,049.63x = 884,632,259.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,632,259.85/29,049.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,452.45

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