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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,394.64, 40,536.96 and 22,669.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,394.64, 40,536.96 and 22,669.61 is: 31,262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,394.64 : 40,536.96 = 22,669.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,394.64/40,536.96 = 22,669.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,394.64x = 40,536.96 × 22,669.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,394.64x = 918,957,073.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,957,073.79/29,394.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,262.74

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