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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,981.80, 44,972.70 and 22,983.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,981.80, 44,972.70 and 22,983.40 is: 34,475.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,981.80 : 44,972.70 = 22,983.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,981.80/44,972.70 = 22,983.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,981.80x = 44,972.70 × 22,983.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,981.80x = 1,033,625,553.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,625,553.18/29,981.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,475.10

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