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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,586.24, 31,099.44 and 20,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,586.24, 31,099.44 and 20,063.96 is: 27,626.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,586.24 : 31,099.44 = 20,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,586.24/31,099.44 = 20,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,586.24x = 31,099.44 × 20,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,586.24x = 623,977,920.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,977,920.18/22,586.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,626.46

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