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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,226.41, 41,724.18 and 22,694.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,226.41, 41,724.18 and 22,694.49 is: 31,327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,226.41 : 41,724.18 = 22,694.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,226.41/41,724.18 = 22,694.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,226.41x = 41,724.18 × 22,694.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,226.41x = 946,908,985.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,908,985.77/30,226.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,327.21

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