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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,491.16, 31,045.98 and 18,292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,491.16, 31,045.98 and 18,292.12 is: 25,249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,491.16 : 31,045.98 = 18,292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,491.16/31,045.98 = 18,292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,491.16x = 31,045.98 × 18,292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,491.16x = 567,896,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,896,791.68/22,491.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,249.78

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