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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,007, 40,048.98 and 22,280.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,007, 40,048.98 and 22,280.64 is: 30,762.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,007 : 40,048.98 = 22,280.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,007/40,048.98 = 22,280.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,007x = 40,048.98 × 22,280.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,007x = 892,316,905.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,316,905.75/29,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,762.12

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