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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,988.02, 34,423.44 and 21,063.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,988.02, 34,423.44 and 21,063.46 is: 31,541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,988.02 : 34,423.44 = 21,063.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,988.02/34,423.44 = 21,063.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,988.02x = 34,423.44 × 21,063.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,988.02x = 725,076,751.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,076,751.50/22,988.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,541.51

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