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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,721.70, 40,969.98 and 22,156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,721.70, 40,969.98 and 22,156.50 is: 30,541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,721.70 : 40,969.98 = 22,156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,721.70/40,969.98 = 22,156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,721.70x = 40,969.98 × 22,156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,721.70x = 907,751,361.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,751,361.87/29,721.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,541.70

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