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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,781.20, 34,171.80 and 20,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,781.20, 34,171.80 and 20,246.80 is: 30,370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,781.20 : 34,171.80 = 20,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,781.20/34,171.80 = 20,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,781.20x = 34,171.80 × 20,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,781.20x = 691,869,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,869,600.24/22,781.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,370.20

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