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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,999.76, 42,703.74 and 22,476.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,999.76, 42,703.74 and 22,476.84 is: 30,962.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,999.76 : 42,703.74 = 22,476.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,999.76/42,703.74 = 22,476.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,999.76x = 42,703.74 × 22,476.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,999.76x = 959,844,971.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,844,971.24/30,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,962.98

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