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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,787.36, 42,458.16 and 22,849.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,787.36, 42,458.16 and 22,849.36 is: 31,511.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,787.36 : 42,458.16 = 22,849.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,787.36/42,458.16 = 22,849.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,787.36x = 42,458.16 × 22,849.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,787.36x = 970,141,782.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,141,782.78/30,787.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,511.04

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