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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,243.54, 40,308.68 and 22,858.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,243.54, 40,308.68 and 22,858.85 is: 31,508.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,243.54 : 40,308.68 = 22,858.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,243.54/40,308.68 = 22,858.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,243.54x = 40,308.68 × 22,858.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,243.54x = 921,410,069.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,410,069.82/29,243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,508.16

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