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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,751.80, 34,127.70 and 21,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,751.80, 34,127.70 and 21,731.20 is: 32,596.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,751.80 : 34,127.70 = 21,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,751.80/34,127.70 = 21,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,751.80x = 34,127.70 × 21,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,751.80x = 741,635,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,635,874.24/22,751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,596.80

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