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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,982.52, 31,649.58 and 21,932.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,982.52, 31,649.58 and 21,932.76 is: 30,203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,982.52 : 31,649.58 = 21,932.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,982.52/31,649.58 = 21,932.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,982.52x = 31,649.58 × 21,932.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,982.52x = 694,162,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,162,642.24/22,982.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,203.94

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