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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,278.43, 41,795.85 and 22,746.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,278.43, 41,795.85 and 22,746.60 is: 31,399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,278.43 : 41,795.85 = 22,746.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,278.43/41,795.85 = 22,746.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,278.43x = 41,795.85 × 22,746.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,278.43x = 950,713,481.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,713,481.61/30,278.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,399.03

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