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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,998.54, 44,997.22 and 8,952.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,998.54, 44,997.22 and 8,952.84 is: 13,429.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,998.54 : 44,997.22 = 8,952.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,998.54/44,997.22 = 8,952.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,998.54x = 44,997.22 × 8,952.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,998.54x = 402,852,911.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,852,911.10/29,998.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,429.08

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