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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,961, 44,893.98 and 20,063.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,961, 44,893.98 and 20,063.88 is: 30,064.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,961 : 44,893.98 = 20,063.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,961/44,893.98 = 20,063.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,961x = 44,893.98 × 20,063.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,961x = 900,747,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,747,427.44/29,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,064.00

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