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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,660.28, 31,274.93 and 18,877.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,660.28, 31,274.93 and 18,877.46 is: 26,054.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,660.28 : 31,274.93 = 18,877.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,660.28/31,274.93 = 18,877.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,660.28x = 31,274.93 × 18,877.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,660.28x = 590,391,130.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,391,130.90/22,660.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,054.01

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