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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,949.70, 44,924.55 and 20,108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,949.70, 44,924.55 and 20,108.20 is: 30,162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,949.70 : 44,924.55 = 20,108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,949.70/44,924.55 = 20,108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,949.70x = 44,924.55 × 20,108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,949.70x = 903,351,836.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,351,836.31/29,949.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,162.30

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