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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,085.48, 41,466.90 and 22,996.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,085.48, 41,466.90 and 22,996.36 is: 31,695.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,085.48 : 41,466.90 = 22,996.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,085.48/41,466.90 = 22,996.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,085.48x = 41,466.90 × 22,996.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,085.48x = 953,587,760.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,587,760.48/30,085.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,695.95

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