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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,999.80, 44,999.70 and 19,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,999.80, 44,999.70 and 19,502.20 is: 29,253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,999.80 : 44,999.70 = 19,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,999.80/44,999.70 = 19,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,999.80x = 44,999.70 × 19,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,999.80x = 877,593,149.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,593,149.34/29,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,253.30

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