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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,112.93, 40,177.49 and 22,027.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,112.93, 40,177.49 and 22,027.05 is: 30,398.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,112.93 : 40,177.49 = 22,027.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,112.93/40,177.49 = 22,027.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,112.93x = 40,177.49 × 22,027.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,112.93x = 884,991,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,991,470.97/29,112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,398.57

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