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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,199.31, 40,247.72 and 22,814.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,199.31, 40,247.72 and 22,814.77 is: 31,447.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,199.31 : 40,247.72 = 22,814.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,199.31/40,247.72 = 22,814.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,199.31x = 40,247.72 × 22,814.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,199.31x = 918,242,474.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,242,474.82/29,199.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,447.40

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