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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,240.68, 44,022.79 and 20,066.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,240.68, 44,022.79 and 20,066.92 is: 30,211.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,240.68 : 44,022.79 = 20,066.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,240.68/44,022.79 = 20,066.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,240.68x = 44,022.79 × 20,066.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,240.68x = 883,401,805.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,401,805.11/29,240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,211.40

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