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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,916.60, 44,874.90 and 20,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,916.60, 44,874.90 and 20,002.20 is: 30,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,916.60 : 44,874.90 = 20,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,916.60/44,874.90 = 20,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,916.60x = 44,874.90 × 20,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,916.60x = 897,596,724.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,596,724.78/29,916.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,003.30

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