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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,204.62, 41,687.70 and 22,586.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,204.62, 41,687.70 and 22,586.12 is: 31,172.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,204.62 : 41,687.70 = 22,586.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,204.62/41,687.70 = 22,586.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,204.62x = 41,687.70 × 22,586.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,204.62x = 941,563,394.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,563,394.72/30,204.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,172.83

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