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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,656.71, 40,876.38 and 22,484.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,656.71, 40,876.38 and 22,484.25 is: 30,990.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,656.71 : 40,876.38 = 22,484.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,656.71/40,876.38 = 22,484.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,656.71x = 40,876.38 × 22,484.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,656.71x = 919,074,747.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,074,747.02/29,656.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,990.45

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