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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,358.53, 41,906.31 and 22,826.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,358.53, 41,906.31 and 22,826.73 is: 31,509.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,358.53 : 41,906.31 = 22,826.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,358.53/41,906.31 = 22,826.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,358.53x = 41,906.31 × 22,826.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,358.53x = 956,584,023.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,584,023.67/30,358.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,509.56

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