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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,469.87, 42,059.73 and 22,938.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,469.87, 42,059.73 and 22,938.05 is: 31,663.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,469.87 : 42,059.73 = 22,938.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,469.87/42,059.73 = 22,938.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,469.87x = 42,059.73 × 22,938.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,469.87x = 964,768,259.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,768,259.02/30,469.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,663.02

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