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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,017.59, 40,066.88 and 22,292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,017.59, 40,066.88 and 22,292.56 is: 30,781.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,017.59 : 40,066.88 = 22,292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,017.59/40,066.88 = 22,292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,017.59x = 40,066.88 × 22,292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,017.59x = 893,193,326.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,193,326.41/29,017.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,781.10

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