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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,002.52, 40,042.76 and 22,276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,002.52, 40,042.76 and 22,276.12 is: 30,755.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,002.52 : 40,042.76 = 22,276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,002.52/40,042.76 = 22,276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,002.52x = 40,042.76 × 22,276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,002.52x = 891,997,326.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,997,326.89/29,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,755.86

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