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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,846.80, 32,031.60 and 22,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,846.80, 32,031.60 and 22,846.80 is: 32,031.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,846.80 : 32,031.60 = 22,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,846.80/32,031.60 = 22,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,846.80x = 32,031.60 × 22,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,846.80x = 731,819,558.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,819,558.88/22,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,031.60

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