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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,552.22, 31,050.74 and 19,861.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,552.22, 31,050.74 and 19,861.61 is: 27,346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,552.22 : 31,050.74 = 19,861.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,552.22/31,050.74 = 19,861.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,552.22x = 31,050.74 × 19,861.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,552.22x = 616,717,582.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,717,582.49/22,552.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,346.20

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