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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,059.23, 41,498.28 and 22,502.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,059.23, 41,498.28 and 22,502.83 is: 31,066.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,059.23 : 41,498.28 = 22,502.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,059.23/41,498.28 = 22,502.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,059.23x = 41,498.28 × 22,502.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,059.23x = 933,828,740.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,828,740.13/30,059.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,066.29

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