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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,437.67, 40,639.04 and 22,708.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,437.67, 40,639.04 and 22,708.19 is: 31,348.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,437.67 : 40,639.04 = 22,708.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,437.67/40,639.04 = 22,708.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,437.67x = 40,639.04 × 22,708.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,437.67x = 922,839,041.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,839,041.74/29,437.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,348.92

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