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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,501.97, 44,229.92 and 20,118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,501.97, 44,229.92 and 20,118.73 is: 30,162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,501.97 : 44,229.92 = 20,118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,501.97/44,229.92 = 20,118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,501.97x = 44,229.92 × 20,118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,501.97x = 889,849,818.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,849,818.40/29,501.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,162.39

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