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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,546.12, 44,345.76 and 20,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,546.12, 44,345.76 and 20,035.40 is: 30,071.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,546.12 : 44,345.76 = 20,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,546.12/44,345.76 = 20,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,546.12x = 44,345.76 × 20,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,546.12x = 888,485,039.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,485,039.90/29,546.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,071.12

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