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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,896.92, 31,759.40 and 22,289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,896.92, 31,759.40 and 22,289.96 is: 30,917.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,896.92 : 31,759.40 = 22,289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,896.92/31,759.40 = 22,289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,896.92x = 31,759.40 × 22,289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,896.92x = 707,915,755.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,915,755.62/22,896.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,917.51

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