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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,445.60, 44,110.80 and 20,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,445.60, 44,110.80 and 20,114.40 is: 30,132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,445.60 : 44,110.80 = 20,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,445.60/44,110.80 = 20,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,445.60x = 44,110.80 × 20,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,445.60x = 887,262,275.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,262,275.52/29,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,132.25

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