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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,239.68, 44,021.28 and 20,065.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,239.68, 44,021.28 and 20,065.92 is: 30,209.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,239.68 : 44,021.28 = 20,065.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,239.68/44,021.28 = 20,065.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,239.68x = 44,021.28 × 20,065.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,239.68x = 883,327,482.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,327,482.78/29,239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,209.89

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