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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,948.68, 41,291.94 and 22,863.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,948.68, 41,291.94 and 22,863.88 is: 31,523.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,948.68 : 41,291.94 = 22,863.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,948.68/41,291.94 = 22,863.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,948.68x = 41,291.94 × 22,863.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,948.68x = 944,093,961.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,093,961.13/29,948.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,523.73

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