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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,029.82, 44,966.97 and 20,698.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,029.82, 44,966.97 and 20,698.62 is: 30,994.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,029.82 : 44,966.97 = 20,698.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,029.82/44,966.97 = 20,698.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,029.82x = 44,966.97 × 20,698.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,029.82x = 930,754,224.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,754,224.58/30,029.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,994.33

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