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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,035.62, 41,424.01 and 22,499.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,035.62, 41,424.01 and 22,499.66 is: 31,030.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,035.62 : 41,424.01 = 22,499.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,035.62/41,424.01 = 22,499.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,035.62x = 41,424.01 × 22,499.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,035.62x = 932,026,140.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,026,140.84/30,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,030.69

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