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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,426.52, 40,581.09 and 22,701.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,426.52, 40,581.09 and 22,701.54 is: 31,306.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,426.52 : 40,581.09 = 22,701.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,426.52/40,581.09 = 22,701.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,426.52x = 40,581.09 × 22,701.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,426.52x = 921,253,237.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,253,237.88/29,426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,306.90

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