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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,049.72, 40,101.84 and 22,332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,049.72, 40,101.84 and 22,332.96 is: 30,829.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,049.72 : 40,101.84 = 22,332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,049.72/40,101.84 = 22,332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,049.72x = 40,101.84 × 22,332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,049.72x = 895,592,788.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,592,788.65/29,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,829.65

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