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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,922.46, 41,277.82 and 22,836.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,922.46, 41,277.82 and 22,836.58 is: 31,502.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,922.46 : 41,277.82 = 22,836.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,922.46/41,277.82 = 22,836.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,922.46x = 41,277.82 × 22,836.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,922.46x = 942,644,238.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,644,238.66/29,922.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,502.90

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