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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,849.95, 31,462.84 and 20,001.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,849.95, 31,462.84 and 20,001.38 is: 27,540.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,849.95 : 31,462.84 = 20,001.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,849.95/31,462.84 = 20,001.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,849.95x = 31,462.84 × 20,001.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,849.95x = 629,300,218.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,300,218.72/22,849.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,540.55

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