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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,101.50, 43,668 and 22,540.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,101.50, 43,668 and 22,540.50 is: 33,822.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,101.50 : 43,668 = 22,540.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,101.50/43,668 = 22,540.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,101.50x = 43,668 × 22,540.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,101.50x = 984,298,554
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,298,554/29,101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,822.95

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