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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,979.77, 34,498.82 and 19,538.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,979.77, 34,498.82 and 19,538.89 is: 29,333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,979.77 : 34,498.82 = 19,538.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,979.77/34,498.82 = 19,538.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,979.77x = 34,498.82 × 19,538.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,979.77x = 674,068,378.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,068,378.92/22,979.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,333.13

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