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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,502.47, 44,230.67 and 20,119.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,502.47, 44,230.67 and 20,119.23 is: 30,163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,502.47 : 44,230.67 = 20,119.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,502.47/44,230.67 = 20,119.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,502.47x = 44,230.67 × 20,119.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,502.47x = 889,887,022.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,887,022.78/29,502.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,163.14

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