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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,994.20, 44,985.80 and 13,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,994.20, 44,985.80 and 13,340.20 is: 20,007.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,994.20 : 44,985.80 = 13,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,994.20/44,985.80 = 13,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,994.20x = 44,985.80 × 13,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,994.20x = 600,119,569.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,119,569.16/29,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,007.85

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