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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,008.16, 44,931.24 and 20,126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,008.16, 44,931.24 and 20,126.16 is: 30,134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,008.16 : 44,931.24 = 20,126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,008.16/44,931.24 = 20,126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,008.16x = 44,931.24 × 20,126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,008.16x = 904,293,325.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,293,325.24/30,008.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,134.91

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