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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,197.81, 40,245.65 and 22,813.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,197.81, 40,245.65 and 22,813.26 is: 31,445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,197.81 : 40,245.65 = 22,813.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,197.81/40,245.65 = 22,813.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,197.81x = 40,245.65 × 22,813.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,197.81x = 918,134,477.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,134,477.32/29,197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,445.32

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