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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,056.65, 40,099.50 and 22,758.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,056.65, 40,099.50 and 22,758.09 is: 31,407.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,056.65 : 40,099.50 = 22,758.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,056.65/40,099.50 = 22,758.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,056.65x = 40,099.50 × 22,758.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,056.65x = 912,588,029.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,588,029.96/29,056.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,407.20

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