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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,032.35, 32,838.52 and 20,786.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,032.35, 32,838.52 and 20,786.97 is: 30,982.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,032.35 : 32,838.52 = 20,786.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,032.35/32,838.52 = 20,786.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,032.35x = 32,838.52 × 20,786.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,032.35x = 682,613,278.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,613,278.12/22,032.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,982.33

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