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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,053.81, 30,465.24 and 20,060.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,053.81, 30,465.24 and 20,060.85 is: 27,712.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,053.81 : 30,465.24 = 20,060.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,053.81/30,465.24 = 20,060.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,053.81x = 30,465.24 × 20,060.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,053.81x = 611,158,609.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,158,609.85/22,053.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,712.16

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