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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,952, 44,902.62 and 20,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,952, 44,902.62 and 20,061 is: 30,074.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,952 : 44,902.62 = 20,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,952/44,902.62 = 20,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,952x = 44,902.62 × 20,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,952x = 900,791,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,791,459.82/29,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,074.50

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