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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,659.22, 40,944.66 and 22,929.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,659.22, 40,944.66 and 22,929.66 is: 31,654.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,659.22 : 40,944.66 = 22,929.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,659.22/40,944.66 = 22,929.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,659.22x = 40,944.66 × 22,929.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,659.22x = 938,847,132.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,847,132.62/29,659.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,654.48

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