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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,153.72, 40,254.74 and 22,769.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,153.72, 40,254.74 and 22,769.17 is: 31,439.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,153.72 : 40,254.74 = 22,769.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,153.72/40,254.74 = 22,769.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,153.72x = 40,254.74 × 22,769.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,153.72x = 916,566,889.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,566,889.27/29,153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,439.10

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