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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,448.21, 40,653.58 and 22,718.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,448.21, 40,653.58 and 22,718.73 is: 31,363.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,448.21 : 40,653.58 = 22,718.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,448.21/40,653.58 = 22,718.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,448.21x = 40,653.58 × 22,718.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,448.21x = 923,597,888.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,597,888.40/29,448.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,363.46

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