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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,627.66, 42,306.72 and 22,710.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,627.66, 42,306.72 and 22,710.72 is: 31,370.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,627.66 : 42,306.72 = 22,710.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,627.66/42,306.72 = 22,710.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,627.66x = 42,306.72 × 22,710.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,627.66x = 960,816,072.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,816,072.04/30,627.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,370.86

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