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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,975.20, 34,414.20 and 20,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,975.20, 34,414.20 and 20,059.20 is: 30,046.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,975.20 : 34,414.20 = 20,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,975.20/34,414.20 = 20,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,975.20x = 34,414.20 × 20,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,975.20x = 690,321,320.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,321,320.64/22,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,046.37

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