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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,979.26, 41,346.34 and 22,443.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,979.26, 41,346.34 and 22,443.42 is: 30,953.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,979.26 : 41,346.34 = 22,443.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,979.26/41,346.34 = 22,443.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,979.26x = 41,346.34 × 22,443.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,979.26x = 927,953,217.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,953,217.97/29,979.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,953.18

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