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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,954.80, 44,932.20 and 24,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,954.80, 44,932.20 and 24,122.80 is: 36,184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,954.80 : 44,932.20 = 24,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,954.80/44,932.20 = 24,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,954.80x = 44,932.20 × 24,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,954.80x = 1,083,890,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,890,474.16/29,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,184.20

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