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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,393.64, 40,535.59 and 22,668.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,393.64, 40,535.59 and 22,668.61 is: 31,261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,393.64 : 40,535.59 = 22,668.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,393.64/40,535.59 = 22,668.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,393.64x = 40,535.59 × 22,668.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,393.64x = 918,885,367.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,885,367.49/29,393.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,261.37

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