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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,251.68, 44,039.40 and 20,077.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,251.68, 44,039.40 and 20,077.92 is: 30,227.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,251.68 : 44,039.40 = 20,077.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,251.68/44,039.40 = 20,077.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,251.68x = 44,039.40 × 20,077.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,251.68x = 884,219,550.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,219,550.05/29,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,227.99

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