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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,481.47, 44,214.41 and 20,119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,481.47, 44,214.41 and 20,119.81 is: 30,174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,481.47 : 44,214.41 = 20,119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,481.47/44,214.41 = 20,119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,481.47x = 44,214.41 × 20,119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,481.47x = 889,585,468.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,585,468.23/29,481.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,174.39

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