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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,023.68, 40,069.71 and 22,296.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,023.68, 40,069.71 and 22,296.09 is: 30,781.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,023.68 : 40,069.71 = 22,296.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,023.68/40,069.71 = 22,296.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,023.68x = 40,069.71 × 22,296.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,023.68x = 893,397,860.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,397,860.43/29,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,781.69

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