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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,486.97, 40,693.73 and 22,206.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,486.97, 40,693.73 and 22,206.03 is: 30,645.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,486.97 : 40,693.73 = 22,206.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,486.97/40,693.73 = 22,206.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,486.97x = 40,693.73 × 22,206.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,486.97x = 903,646,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,646,170.15/29,486.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,645.61

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