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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,960.21, 42,680.16 and 22,881.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,960.21, 42,680.16 and 22,881.98 is: 31,543.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,960.21 : 42,680.16 = 22,881.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,960.21/42,680.16 = 22,881.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,960.21x = 42,680.16 × 22,881.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,960.21x = 976,606,354.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,606,354.12/30,960.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,543.92

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