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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,446.82, 44,153.45 and 20,098.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,446.82, 44,153.45 and 20,098.15 is: 30,135.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,446.82 : 44,153.45 = 20,098.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,446.82/44,153.45 = 20,098.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,446.82x = 44,153.45 × 20,098.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,446.82x = 887,402,779.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,402,779.54/29,446.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,135.78

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