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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,034.75, 30,430.64 and 18,872.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,034.75, 30,430.64 and 18,872.51 is: 26,063.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,034.75 : 30,430.64 = 18,872.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,034.75/30,430.64 = 18,872.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,034.75x = 30,430.64 × 18,872.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,034.75x = 574,302,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,302,452.73/22,034.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,063.49

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