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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,998.60, 44,997.90 and 22,222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,998.60, 44,997.90 and 22,222.60 is: 33,333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,998.60 : 44,997.90 = 22,222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,998.60/44,997.90 = 22,222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,998.60x = 44,997.90 × 22,222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,998.60x = 999,970,332.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,970,332.54/29,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,333.90

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