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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,900.61, 41,267.38 and 22,718.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,900.61, 41,267.38 and 22,718.75 is: 31,355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,900.61 : 41,267.38 = 22,718.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,900.61/41,267.38 = 22,718.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,900.61x = 41,267.38 × 22,718.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,900.61x = 937,543,289.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,543,289.38/29,900.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,355.32

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