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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,934.16, 44,770 and 20,901.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,934.16, 44,770 and 20,901.84 is: 31,261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,934.16 : 44,770 = 20,901.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,934.16/44,770 = 20,901.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,934.16x = 44,770 × 20,901.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,934.16x = 935,775,376.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,775,376.80/29,934.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,261.12

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