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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.12, 41,420.56 and 22,497.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.12, 41,420.56 and 22,497.16 is: 31,027.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.12 : 41,420.56 = 22,497.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.12/41,420.56 = 22,497.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.12x = 41,420.56 × 22,497.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.12x = 931,844,965.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,844,965.61/30,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,027.24

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