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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,751.60, 34,127.40 and 20,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,751.60, 34,127.40 and 20,332.40 is: 30,498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,751.60 : 34,127.40 = 20,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,751.60/34,127.40 = 20,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,751.60x = 34,127.40 × 20,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,751.60x = 693,891,947.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,891,947.76/22,751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,498.60

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