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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,670.78, 67,006.17 and 20,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,670.78, 67,006.17 and 20,029.50 is: 30,044.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,670.78 : 67,006.17 = 20,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,670.78/67,006.17 = 20,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,670.78x = 67,006.17 × 20,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,670.78x = 1,342,100,082.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,100,082.02/44,670.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,044.25

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