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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,578.82, 44,233.47 and 22,087.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,578.82, 44,233.47 and 22,087.64 is: 33,030.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,578.82 : 44,233.47 = 22,087.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,578.82/44,233.47 = 22,087.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,578.82x = 44,233.47 × 22,087.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,578.82x = 977,012,961.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,012,961.31/29,578.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,030.83

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