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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,238.91, 40,349.48 and 22,872.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,238.91, 40,349.48 and 22,872.01 is: 31,563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,238.91 : 40,349.48 = 22,872.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,238.91/40,349.48 = 22,872.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,238.91x = 40,349.48 × 22,872.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,238.91x = 922,873,710.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,873,710.05/29,238.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,563.20

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