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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,162.40, 40,263.48 and 22,436.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,162.40, 40,263.48 and 22,436.16 is: 30,976.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,162.40 : 40,263.48 = 22,436.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,162.40/40,263.48 = 22,436.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,162.40x = 40,263.48 × 22,436.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,162.40x = 903,357,879.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,357,879.44/29,162.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,976.80

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