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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,447.90, 44,155.06 and 20,099.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,447.90, 44,155.06 and 20,099.24 is: 30,137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,447.90 : 44,155.06 = 20,099.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,447.90/44,155.06 = 20,099.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,447.90x = 44,155.06 × 20,099.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,447.90x = 887,483,148.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,483,148.15/29,447.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,137.40

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