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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,577.82, 44,231.97 and 22,086.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,577.82, 44,231.97 and 22,086.64 is: 33,029.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,577.82 : 44,231.97 = 22,086.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,577.82/44,231.97 = 22,086.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,577.82x = 44,231.97 × 22,086.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,577.82x = 976,935,791.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,935,791.29/29,577.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,029.33

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