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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,731.92, 34,052.52 and 18,059.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,731.92, 34,052.52 and 18,059.84 is: 27,053.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,731.92 : 34,052.52 = 18,059.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,731.92/34,052.52 = 18,059.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,731.92x = 34,052.52 × 18,059.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,731.92x = 614,983,062.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,983,062.80/22,731.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,053.72

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