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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,732.64, 41,036.28 and 22,586.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,732.64, 41,036.28 and 22,586.22 is: 31,172.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,732.64 : 41,036.28 = 22,586.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,732.64/41,036.28 = 22,586.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,732.64x = 41,036.28 × 22,586.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,732.64x = 926,854,448.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,854,448.06/29,732.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,172.96

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