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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,821.60, 32,042.40 and 22,821.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,821.60, 32,042.40 and 22,821.60 is: 32,042.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,821.60 : 32,042.40 = 22,821.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,821.60/32,042.40 = 22,821.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,821.60x = 32,042.40 × 22,821.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,821.60x = 731,258,835.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,258,835.84/22,821.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,042.40

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