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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,447.54, 40,652.66 and 22,718.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,447.54, 40,652.66 and 22,718.06 is: 31,362.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,447.54 : 40,652.66 = 22,718.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,447.54/40,652.66 = 22,718.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,447.54x = 40,652.66 × 22,718.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,447.54x = 923,549,569.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,549,569.04/29,447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,362.54

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