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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,744.36, 42,398.82 and 22,806.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,744.36, 42,398.82 and 22,806.36 is: 31,451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,744.36 : 42,398.82 = 22,806.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,744.36/42,398.82 = 22,806.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,744.36x = 42,398.82 × 22,806.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,744.36x = 966,962,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,962,752.50/30,744.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,451.71

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