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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,563.15, 40,786.45 and 22,759.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,563.15, 40,786.45 and 22,759.25 is: 31,399.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,563.15 : 40,786.45 = 22,759.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,563.15/40,786.45 = 22,759.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,563.15x = 40,786.45 × 22,759.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,563.15x = 928,269,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,269,012.16/29,563.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,399.53

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