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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,637.31, 40,914.36 and 22,907.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,637.31, 40,914.36 and 22,907.74 is: 31,624.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,637.31 : 40,914.36 = 22,907.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,637.31/40,914.36 = 22,907.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,637.31x = 40,914.36 × 22,907.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,637.31x = 937,255,202.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,255,202.04/29,637.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,624.17

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