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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,244.42, 40,309.69 and 22,859.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,244.42, 40,309.69 and 22,859.74 is: 31,509.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,244.42 : 40,309.69 = 22,859.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,244.42/40,309.69 = 22,859.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,244.42x = 40,309.69 × 22,859.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,244.42x = 921,469,032.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,469,032.88/29,244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,509.23

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