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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,726.64, 41,007.60 and 22,640.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,726.64, 41,007.60 and 22,640.76 is: 31,232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,726.64 : 41,007.60 = 22,640.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,726.64/41,007.60 = 22,640.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,726.64x = 41,007.60 × 22,640.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,726.64x = 928,443,229.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,443,229.78/29,726.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,232.70

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