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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,985.40, 44,789.30 and 22,017.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,985.40, 44,789.30 and 22,017.43 is: 32,887.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,985.40 : 44,789.30 = 22,017.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,985.40/44,789.30 = 22,017.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,985.40x = 44,789.30 × 22,017.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,985.40x = 986,145,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,145,277.50/29,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,887.51

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