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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,419.53, 40,571.28 and 22,694.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,419.53, 40,571.28 and 22,694.52 is: 31,297.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,419.53 : 40,571.28 = 22,694.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,419.53/40,571.28 = 22,694.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,419.53x = 40,571.28 × 22,694.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,419.53x = 920,745,725.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,745,725.39/29,419.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,297.09

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