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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,196.81, 40,244.27 and 22,812.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,196.81, 40,244.27 and 22,812.26 is: 31,443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,196.81 : 40,244.27 = 22,812.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,196.81/40,244.27 = 22,812.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,196.81x = 40,244.27 × 22,812.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,196.81x = 918,062,750.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,062,750.75/29,196.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,443.94

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