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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,972.05, 31,710.20 and 22,340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,972.05, 31,710.20 and 22,340.04 is: 30,837.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,972.05 : 31,710.20 = 22,340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,972.05/31,710.20 = 22,340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,972.05x = 31,710.20 × 22,340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,972.05x = 708,407,024.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,407,024.71/22,972.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,837.78

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