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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,998.20, 44,954.10 and 13,344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,998.20, 44,954.10 and 13,344.60 is: 19,997.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,998.20 : 44,954.10 = 13,344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,998.20/44,954.10 = 13,344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,998.20x = 44,954.10 × 13,344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,998.20x = 599,894,482.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,894,482.86/29,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,997.68

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