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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,199.82, 40,248.42 and 22,815.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,199.82, 40,248.42 and 22,815.25 is: 31,448.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,199.82 : 40,248.42 = 22,815.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,199.82/40,248.42 = 22,815.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,199.82x = 40,248.42 × 22,815.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,199.82x = 918,277,764.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,277,764.41/29,199.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,448.06

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