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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,679.53, 31,286.86 and 19,530.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,679.53, 31,286.86 and 19,530.25 is: 26,942.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,679.53 : 31,286.86 = 19,530.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,679.53/31,286.86 = 19,530.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,679.53x = 31,286.86 × 19,530.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,679.53x = 611,040,197.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,040,197.52/22,679.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,942.37

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