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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,727.14, 31,362.87 and 22,056.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,727.14, 31,362.87 and 22,056.46 is: 30,437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,727.14 : 31,362.87 = 22,056.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,727.14/31,362.87 = 22,056.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,727.14x = 31,362.87 × 22,056.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,727.14x = 691,753,887.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,753,887.64/22,727.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,437.35

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