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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,168.60, 45,252.90 and 29,520.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,168.60, 45,252.90 and 29,520.60 is: 44,280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,168.60 : 45,252.90 = 29,520.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,168.60/45,252.90 = 29,520.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,168.60x = 45,252.90 × 29,520.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,168.60x = 1,335,892,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,892,759.74/30,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,280.90

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