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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,165.76, 40,227.26 and 21,995.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,165.76, 40,227.26 and 21,995.98 is: 30,338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,165.76 : 40,227.26 = 21,995.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,165.76/40,227.26 = 21,995.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,165.76x = 40,227.26 × 21,995.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,165.76x = 884,838,006.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,838,006.41/29,165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,338.25

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