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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,004.80, 45,007.20 and 29,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,004.80, 45,007.20 and 29,140.80 is: 43,711.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,004.80 : 45,007.20 = 29,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,004.80/45,007.20 = 29,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,004.80x = 45,007.20 × 29,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,004.80x = 1,311,545,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,545,813.76/30,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,711.20

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