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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,540.41, 31,088.88 and 19,991.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,540.41, 31,088.88 and 19,991.16 is: 27,572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,540.41 : 31,088.88 = 19,991.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,540.41/31,088.88 = 19,991.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,540.41x = 31,088.88 × 19,991.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,540.41x = 621,502,774.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,502,774.30/22,540.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,572.82

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