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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,322.82, 40,439.34 and 22,864.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,322.82, 40,439.34 and 22,864.04 is: 31,531.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,322.82 : 40,439.34 = 22,864.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,322.82/40,439.34 = 22,864.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,322.82x = 40,439.34 × 22,864.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,322.82x = 924,606,485.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,606,485.14/29,322.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,531.98

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