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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,937.67, 41,279.83 and 22,371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,937.67, 41,279.83 and 22,371.26 is: 30,846.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,937.67 : 41,279.83 = 22,371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,937.67/41,279.83 = 22,371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,937.67x = 41,279.83 × 22,371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,937.67x = 923,481,547.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,481,547.36/29,937.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,846.81

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