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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,046.71, 40,097.73 and 22,329.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,046.71, 40,097.73 and 22,329.98 is: 30,825.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,046.71 : 40,097.73 = 22,329.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,046.71/40,097.73 = 22,329.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,046.71x = 40,097.73 × 22,329.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,046.71x = 895,381,308.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,381,308.46/29,046.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,825.57

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