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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,891.12, 41,173.80 and 22,805.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,891.12, 41,173.80 and 22,805.24 is: 31,413.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,891.12 : 41,173.80 = 22,805.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,891.12/41,173.80 = 22,805.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,891.12x = 41,173.80 × 22,805.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,891.12x = 938,978,390.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,978,390.71/29,891.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,413.29

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