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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,034.12, 41,421.94 and 22,498.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,034.12, 41,421.94 and 22,498.16 is: 31,028.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,034.12 : 41,421.94 = 22,498.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,034.12/41,421.94 = 22,498.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,034.12x = 41,421.94 × 22,498.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,034.12x = 931,917,433.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,917,433.63/30,034.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,028.62

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