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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,922.96, 41,278.52 and 22,837.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,922.96, 41,278.52 and 22,837.08 is: 31,503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,922.96 : 41,278.52 = 22,837.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,922.96/41,278.52 = 22,837.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,922.96x = 41,278.52 × 22,837.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,922.96x = 942,680,749.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,680,749.34/29,922.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,503.59

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