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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,905.08, 41,271.98 and 22,440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,905.08, 41,271.98 and 22,440.12 is: 30,969.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,905.08 : 41,271.98 = 22,440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,905.08/41,271.98 = 22,440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,905.08x = 41,271.98 × 22,440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,905.08x = 926,148,183.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,148,183.84/29,905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,969.59

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