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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,510.44, 31,063.50 and 13,078.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,510.44, 31,063.50 and 13,078.26 is: 18,047.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,510.44 : 31,063.50 = 13,078.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,510.44/31,063.50 = 13,078.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,510.44x = 31,063.50 × 13,078.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,510.44x = 406,256,529.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,256,529.51/22,510.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,047.47

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