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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,150.46, 40,241.34 and 22,786.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,150.46, 40,241.34 and 22,786.32 is: 31,455.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,150.46 : 40,241.34 = 22,786.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,150.46/40,241.34 = 22,786.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,150.46x = 40,241.34 × 22,786.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,150.46x = 916,952,050.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,952,050.47/29,150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,455.83

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