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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,168.46, 40,266.18 and 22,804.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,168.46, 40,266.18 and 22,804.38 is: 31,480.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,168.46 : 40,266.18 = 22,804.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,168.46/40,266.18 = 22,804.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,168.46x = 40,266.18 × 22,804.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,168.46x = 918,245,269.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,245,269.87/29,168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,480.76

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