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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,823.68, 41,162.64 and 22,737.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,823.68, 41,162.64 and 22,737.44 is: 31,382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,823.68 : 41,162.64 = 22,737.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,823.68/41,162.64 = 22,737.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,823.68x = 41,162.64 × 22,737.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,823.68x = 935,933,057.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,933,057.24/29,823.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,382.21

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