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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,464.24, 44,179.58 and 20,115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,464.24, 44,179.58 and 20,115.52 is: 30,161.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,464.24 : 44,179.58 = 20,115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,464.24/44,179.58 = 20,115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,464.24x = 44,179.58 × 20,115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,464.24x = 888,695,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,695,225.08/29,464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,161.82

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