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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,004.28, 40,045.17 and 22,277.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,004.28, 40,045.17 and 22,277.87 is: 30,758.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,004.28 : 40,045.17 = 22,277.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,004.28/40,045.17 = 22,277.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,004.28x = 40,045.17 × 22,277.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,004.28x = 892,120,891.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,120,891.16/29,004.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,758.26

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