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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,870.80, 44,806.20 and 21,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,870.80, 44,806.20 and 21,122.80 is: 31,684.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,870.80 : 44,806.20 = 21,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,870.80/44,806.20 = 21,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,870.80x = 44,806.20 × 21,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,870.80x = 946,432,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,432,401.36/29,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,684.20

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