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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,505.97, 44,235.91 and 20,122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,505.97, 44,235.91 and 20,122.73 is: 30,168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,505.97 : 44,235.91 = 20,122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,505.97/44,235.91 = 20,122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,505.97x = 44,235.91 × 20,122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,505.97x = 890,147,273.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,147,273.23/29,505.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,168.38

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