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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,466.54, 40,678.89 and 22,737.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,466.54, 40,678.89 and 22,737.06 is: 31,388.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,466.54 : 40,678.89 = 22,737.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,466.54/40,678.89 = 22,737.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,466.54x = 40,678.89 × 22,737.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,466.54x = 924,918,362.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,918,362.66/29,466.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,388.77

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