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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,427.70, 31,420.65 and 22,427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,427.70, 31,420.65 and 22,427.70 is: 31,420.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,427.70 : 31,420.65 = 22,427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,427.70/31,420.65 = 22,427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,427.70x = 31,420.65 × 22,427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,427.70x = 704,692,912.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,692,912.01/22,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,420.65

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