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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,682.68, 40,879.50 and 22,943.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,682.68, 40,879.50 and 22,943.48 is: 31,598.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,682.68 : 40,879.50 = 22,943.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,682.68/40,879.50 = 22,943.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,682.68x = 40,879.50 × 22,943.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,682.68x = 937,917,990.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,917,990.66/29,682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,598.16

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