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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,968.60, 44,952.90 and 20,112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,968.60, 44,952.90 and 20,112.60 is: 30,168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,968.60 : 44,952.90 = 20,112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,968.60/44,952.90 = 20,112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,968.60x = 44,952.90 × 20,112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,968.60x = 904,119,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,119,696.54/29,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,168.90

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