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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,176.26, 41,631.81 and 22,237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,176.26, 41,631.81 and 22,237.42 is: 30,679.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,176.26 : 41,631.81 = 22,237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,176.26/41,631.81 = 22,237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,176.26x = 41,631.81 × 22,237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,176.26x = 925,784,044.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,784,044.33/30,176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,679.22

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