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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,759.02, 34,142.31 and 7,180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,759.02, 34,142.31 and 7,180.02 is: 10,771.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,759.02 : 34,142.31 = 7,180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,759.02/34,142.31 = 7,180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,759.02x = 34,142.31 × 7,180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,759.02x = 245,142,468.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,142,468.65/22,759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,771.22

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