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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,998.20, 44,997.30 and 24,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,998.20, 44,997.30 and 24,166.20 is: 36,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,998.20 : 44,997.30 = 24,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,998.20/44,997.30 = 24,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,998.20x = 44,997.30 × 24,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,998.20x = 1,087,413,751.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,413,751.26/29,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,249.30

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