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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,545.48, 40,787.81 and 22,816

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,545.48, 40,787.81 and 22,816 is: 31,497.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,545.48 : 40,787.81 = 22,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,545.48/40,787.81 = 22,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,545.48x = 40,787.81 × 22,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,545.48x = 930,614,672.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,614,672.96/29,545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,497.70

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