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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,821.80, 31,996.60 and 22,821.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,821.80, 31,996.60 and 22,821.80 is: 31,996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,821.80 : 31,996.60 = 22,821.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,821.80/31,996.60 = 22,821.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,821.80x = 31,996.60 × 22,821.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,821.80x = 730,220,005.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,220,005.88/22,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,996.60

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