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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,820.26, 44,709.72 and 25,170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,820.26, 44,709.72 and 25,170.46 is: 37,738.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,820.26 : 44,709.72 = 25,170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,820.26/44,709.72 = 25,170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,820.26x = 44,709.72 × 25,170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,820.26x = 1,125,364,218.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,364,218.87/29,820.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,738.24

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