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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,752.80, 34,186.80 and 20,218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,752.80, 34,186.80 and 20,218.40 is: 30,378.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,752.80 : 34,186.80 = 20,218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,752.80/34,186.80 = 20,218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,752.80x = 34,186.80 × 20,218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,752.80x = 691,202,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,202,397.12/22,752.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,378.78

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