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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.80, 44,930.40 and 19,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.80, 44,930.40 and 19,499.20 is: 29,206.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.80 : 44,930.40 = 19,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.80/44,930.40 = 19,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.80x = 44,930.40 × 19,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.80x = 876,106,855.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,106,855.68/29,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,206.68

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