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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,670.40, 44,512.80 and 20,922.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,670.40, 44,512.80 and 20,922.40 is: 31,388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,670.40 : 44,512.80 = 20,922.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,670.40/44,512.80 = 20,922.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,670.40x = 44,512.80 × 20,922.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,670.40x = 931,314,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,314,606.72/29,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,388.68

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