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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,241.91, 40,306.44 and 22,857.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,241.91, 40,306.44 and 22,857.22 is: 31,505.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,241.91 : 40,306.44 = 22,857.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,241.91/40,306.44 = 22,857.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,241.91x = 40,306.44 × 22,857.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,241.91x = 921,293,166.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,293,166.50/29,241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,505.92

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