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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,974.40, 44,922.72 and 20,098.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,974.40, 44,922.72 and 20,098.88 is: 30,122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,974.40 : 44,922.72 = 20,098.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,974.40/44,922.72 = 20,098.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,974.40x = 44,922.72 × 20,098.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,974.40x = 902,896,358.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,896,358.55/29,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,122.25

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