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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,942.66, 41,286.72 and 22,376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,942.66, 41,286.72 and 22,376.28 is: 30,853.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,942.66 : 41,286.72 = 22,376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,942.66/41,286.72 = 22,376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,942.66x = 41,286.72 × 22,376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,942.66x = 923,843,207.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,843,207.00/29,942.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,853.75

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