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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,835.68, 41,179.20 and 22,749.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,835.68, 41,179.20 and 22,749.44 is: 31,398.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,835.68 : 41,179.20 = 22,749.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,835.68/41,179.20 = 22,749.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,835.68x = 41,179.20 × 22,749.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,835.68x = 936,803,739.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,803,739.65/29,835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,398.77

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