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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,245.35, 40,311.18 and 22,860.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,245.35, 40,311.18 and 22,860.66 is: 31,510.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,245.35 : 40,311.18 = 22,860.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,245.35/40,311.18 = 22,860.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,245.35x = 40,311.18 × 22,860.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,245.35x = 921,540,180.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,540,180.18/29,245.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,510.66

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