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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,850.94, 41,217.42 and 22,941.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,850.94, 41,217.42 and 22,941.17 is: 31,676.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,850.94 : 41,217.42 = 22,941.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,850.94/41,217.42 = 22,941.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,850.94x = 41,217.42 × 22,941.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,850.94x = 945,575,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,575,873.69/29,850.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,676.58

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