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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,503.14, 44,231.58 and 20,119.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,503.14, 44,231.58 and 20,119.83 is: 30,163.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,503.14 : 44,231.58 = 20,119.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,503.14/44,231.58 = 20,119.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,503.14x = 44,231.58 × 20,119.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,503.14x = 889,931,870.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,931,870.23/29,503.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,163.97

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