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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,537.74, 44,326.59 and 22,160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,537.74, 44,326.59 and 22,160.26 is: 33,255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,537.74 : 44,326.59 = 22,160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,537.74/44,326.59 = 22,160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,537.74x = 44,326.59 × 22,160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,537.74x = 982,288,759.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,288,759.31/29,537.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,255.38

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