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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,399.52, 40,543.68 and 22,674.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,399.52, 40,543.68 and 22,674.48 is: 31,269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,399.52 : 40,543.68 = 22,674.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,399.52/40,543.68 = 22,674.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,399.52x = 40,543.68 × 22,674.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,399.52x = 919,306,861.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,306,861.29/29,399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,269.45

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