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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.95, 44,196.53 and 21,998.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.95, 44,196.53 and 21,998.49 is: 32,943.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.95 : 44,196.53 = 21,998.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.95/44,196.53 = 21,998.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.95x = 44,196.53 × 21,998.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.95x = 972,256,813.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,256,813.25/29,512.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,943.40

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