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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,967, 41,359.36 and 22,820.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,967, 41,359.36 and 22,820.48 is: 31,495.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,967 : 41,359.36 = 22,820.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,967/41,359.36 = 22,820.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,967x = 41,359.36 × 22,820.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,967x = 943,840,447.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,840,447.69/29,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,495.99

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