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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,399.14, 40,543.17 and 22,674.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,399.14, 40,543.17 and 22,674.12 is: 31,268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,399.14 : 40,543.17 = 22,674.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,399.14/40,543.17 = 22,674.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,399.14x = 40,543.17 × 22,674.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,399.14x = 919,280,701.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,280,701.76/29,399.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,268.97

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