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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,904.31, 41,270.86 and 22,337.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,904.31, 41,270.86 and 22,337.51 is: 30,827.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,904.31 : 41,270.86 = 22,337.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,904.31/41,270.86 = 22,337.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,904.31x = 41,270.86 × 22,337.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,904.31x = 921,888,247.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,888,247.96/29,904.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,827.94

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