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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,022.65, 41,463.09 and 22,838.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,022.65, 41,463.09 and 22,838.36 is: 31,541.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,022.65 : 41,463.09 = 22,838.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,022.65/41,463.09 = 22,838.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,022.65x = 41,463.09 × 22,838.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,022.65x = 946,948,768.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,948,768.82/30,022.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,541.15

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