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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,013.44, 39,995.72 and 22,632.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,013.44, 39,995.72 and 22,632.86 is: 31,199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,013.44 : 39,995.72 = 22,632.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,013.44/39,995.72 = 22,632.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,013.44x = 39,995.72 × 22,632.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,013.44x = 905,217,531.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,217,531.36/29,013.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,199.94

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