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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,114.68, 40,179.90 and 22,028.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,114.68, 40,179.90 and 22,028.80 is: 30,400.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,114.68 : 40,179.90 = 22,028.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,114.68/40,179.90 = 22,028.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,114.68x = 40,179.90 × 22,028.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,114.68x = 885,114,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,114,981.12/29,114.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,400.99

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