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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,543.76, 40,785.44 and 22,814.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,543.76, 40,785.44 and 22,814.28 is: 31,495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,543.76 : 40,785.44 = 22,814.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,543.76/40,785.44 = 22,814.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,543.76x = 40,785.44 × 22,814.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,543.76x = 930,490,448.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,490,448.08/29,543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,495.33

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