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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,912.70, 44,869.05 and 24,080.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,912.70, 44,869.05 and 24,080.70 is: 36,121.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,912.70 : 44,869.05 = 24,080.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,912.70/44,869.05 = 24,080.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,912.70x = 44,869.05 × 24,080.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,912.70x = 1,080,478,132.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,478,132.34/29,912.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,121.05

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