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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,464.53, 40,633.14 and 22,739.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,464.53, 40,633.14 and 22,739.49 is: 31,358.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,464.53 : 40,633.14 = 22,739.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,464.53/40,633.14 = 22,739.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,464.53x = 40,633.14 × 22,739.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,464.53x = 923,976,880.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,976,880.70/29,464.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,358.96

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