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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,783.56, 44,662.22 and 13,993.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,783.56, 44,662.22 and 13,993.08 is: 20,983.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,783.56 : 44,662.22 = 13,993.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,783.56/44,662.22 = 13,993.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,783.56x = 44,662.22 × 13,993.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,783.56x = 624,961,779.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,961,779.99/29,783.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,983.45

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