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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,639.39, 31,272.29 and 18,874.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,639.39, 31,272.29 and 18,874.87 is: 26,072.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,639.39 : 31,272.29 = 18,874.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,639.39/31,272.29 = 18,874.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,639.39x = 31,272.29 × 18,874.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,639.39x = 590,260,313.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,260,313.98/22,639.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,072.27

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