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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,726.14, 31,361.49 and 22,055.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,726.14, 31,361.49 and 22,055.46 is: 30,435.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,726.14 : 31,361.49 = 22,055.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,726.14/31,361.49 = 22,055.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,726.14x = 31,361.49 × 22,055.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,726.14x = 691,692,088.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,692,088.24/22,726.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,435.97

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