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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,565.60, 40,773.36 and 22,030.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,565.60, 40,773.36 and 22,030.56 is: 30,381.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,565.60 : 40,773.36 = 22,030.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,565.60/40,773.36 = 22,030.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,565.60x = 40,773.36 × 22,030.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,565.60x = 898,259,953.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,259,953.88/29,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,381.93

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