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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,727.20, 34,090.80 and 20,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,727.20, 34,090.80 and 20,264.80 is: 30,397.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,727.20 : 34,090.80 = 20,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,727.20/34,090.80 = 20,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,727.20x = 34,090.80 × 20,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,727.20x = 690,843,243.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,843,243.84/22,727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,397.20

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