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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,848.06, 31,460.23 and 19,999.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,848.06, 31,460.23 and 19,999.49 is: 27,537.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,848.06 : 31,460.23 = 19,999.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,848.06/31,460.23 = 19,999.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,848.06x = 31,460.23 × 19,999.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,848.06x = 629,188,633.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,188,633.93/22,848.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,537.95

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