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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,237.46, 40,358.58 and 22,764.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,237.46, 40,358.58 and 22,764.24 is: 31,423.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,237.46 : 40,358.58 = 22,764.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,237.46/40,358.58 = 22,764.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,237.46x = 40,358.58 × 22,764.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,237.46x = 918,732,315.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,732,315.81/29,237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,423.13

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