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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,216.57, 41,687.24 and 22,277.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,216.57, 41,687.24 and 22,277.67 is: 30,734.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,216.57 : 41,687.24 = 22,277.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,216.57/41,687.24 = 22,277.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,216.57x = 41,687.24 × 22,277.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,216.57x = 928,694,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,694,464.54/30,216.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,734.61

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