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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,432.70, 30,970.41 and 19,941.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,432.70, 30,970.41 and 19,941.82 is: 27,531.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,432.70 : 30,970.41 = 19,941.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,432.70/30,970.41 = 19,941.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,432.70x = 30,970.41 × 19,941.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,432.70x = 617,606,341.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,606,341.55/22,432.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,531.52

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