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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,483.98, 44,218.17 and 20,122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,483.98, 44,218.17 and 20,122.30 is: 30,178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,483.98 : 44,218.17 = 20,122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,483.98/44,218.17 = 20,122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,483.98x = 44,218.17 × 20,122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,483.98x = 889,771,282.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,771,282.19/29,483.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,178.13

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