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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,872.80, 44,809.20 and 21,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,872.80, 44,809.20 and 21,124.80 is: 31,687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,872.80 : 44,809.20 = 21,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,872.80/44,809.20 = 21,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,872.80x = 44,809.20 × 21,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,872.80x = 946,585,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,585,388.16/29,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,687.20

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