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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,544.26, 40,786.13 and 22,814.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,544.26, 40,786.13 and 22,814.78 is: 31,496.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,544.26 : 40,786.13 = 22,814.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,544.26/40,786.13 = 22,814.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,544.26x = 40,786.13 × 22,814.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,544.26x = 930,526,570.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,526,570.89/29,544.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,496.02

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