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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,454.39, 44,163.93 and 19,978.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,454.39, 44,163.93 and 19,978.38 is: 29,955.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,454.39 : 44,163.93 = 19,978.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,454.39/44,163.93 = 19,978.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,454.39x = 44,163.93 × 19,978.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,454.39x = 882,323,775.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,323,775.83/29,454.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,955.59

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