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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,988.92, 31,651.38 and 19,618.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,988.92, 31,651.38 and 19,618.21 is: 27,010.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,988.92 : 31,651.38 = 19,618.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,988.92/31,651.38 = 19,618.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,988.92x = 31,651.38 × 19,618.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,988.92x = 620,943,419.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,943,419.63/22,988.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,010.55

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