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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,456.63, 42,041.60 and 22,924.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,456.63, 42,041.60 and 22,924.75 is: 31,644.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,456.63 : 42,041.60 = 22,924.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,456.63/42,041.60 = 22,924.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,456.63x = 42,041.60 × 22,924.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,456.63x = 963,793,169.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,793,169.60/30,456.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,644.77

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