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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,849.71, 31,462.49 and 20,001.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,849.71, 31,462.49 and 20,001.14 is: 27,540.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,849.71 : 31,462.49 = 20,001.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,849.71/31,462.49 = 20,001.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,849.71x = 31,462.49 × 20,001.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,849.71x = 629,285,667.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,285,667.24/22,849.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,540.20

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