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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,002.88, 40,043.27 and 22,276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,002.88, 40,043.27 and 22,276.50 is: 30,756.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,002.88 : 40,043.27 = 22,276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,002.88/40,043.27 = 22,276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,002.88x = 40,043.27 × 22,276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,002.88x = 892,023,959.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,023,959.85/29,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,756.40

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