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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,985.40, 34,430.27 and 22,192.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,985.40, 34,430.27 and 22,192.31 is: 33,242.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,985.40 : 34,430.27 = 22,192.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,985.40/34,430.27 = 22,192.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,985.40x = 34,430.27 × 22,192.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,985.40x = 764,087,200.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,087,200.34/22,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,242.28

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