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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.58, 41,370.22 and 22,460.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.58, 41,370.22 and 22,460.84 is: 30,977.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.58 : 41,370.22 = 22,460.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.58/41,370.22 = 22,460.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.58x = 41,370.22 × 22,460.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.58x = 929,209,892.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,209,892.18/29,996.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,977.19

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