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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,031.28, 40,085.76 and 22,306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,031.28, 40,085.76 and 22,306.24 is: 30,799.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,031.28 : 40,085.76 = 22,306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,031.28/40,085.76 = 22,306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,031.28x = 40,085.76 × 22,306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,031.28x = 894,162,583.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,162,583.14/29,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,799.97

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