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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,179.44, 40,269.96 and 22,433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,179.44, 40,269.96 and 22,433.76 is: 30,960.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,179.44 : 40,269.96 = 22,433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,179.44/40,269.96 = 22,433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,179.44x = 40,269.96 × 22,433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,179.44x = 903,406,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,406,617.85/29,179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,960.38

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