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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,177.82, 40,268.07 and 22,810.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,177.82, 40,268.07 and 22,810.14 is: 31,480.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,177.82 : 40,268.07 = 22,810.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,177.82/40,268.07 = 22,810.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,177.82x = 40,268.07 × 22,810.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,177.82x = 918,520,314.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,520,314.23/29,177.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,480.09

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