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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,167.65, 40,270.71 and 22,441.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,167.65, 40,270.71 and 22,441.41 is: 30,984.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,167.65 : 40,270.71 = 22,441.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,167.65/40,270.71 = 22,441.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,167.65x = 40,270.71 × 22,441.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,167.65x = 903,731,514.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,731,514.10/29,167.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,984.04

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