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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,550.40, 44,252.70 and 22,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,550.40, 44,252.70 and 22,114.60 is: 33,117.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,550.40 : 44,252.70 = 22,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,550.40/44,252.70 = 22,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,550.40x = 44,252.70 × 22,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,550.40x = 978,630,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,630,759.42/29,550.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,117.34

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