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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,436.77, 40,594.84 and 22,711.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,436.77, 40,594.84 and 22,711.75 is: 31,320.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,436.77 : 40,594.84 = 22,711.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,436.77/40,594.84 = 22,711.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,436.77x = 40,594.84 × 22,711.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,436.77x = 921,979,699.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,979,699.10/29,436.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,320.68

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