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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,005.20, 45,007.80 and 29,832.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,005.20, 45,007.80 and 29,832.40 is: 44,748.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,005.20 : 45,007.80 = 29,832.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,005.20/45,007.80 = 29,832.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,005.20x = 45,007.80 × 29,832.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,005.20x = 1,342,690,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,690,692.72/30,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,748.60

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