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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,049.24, 31,936.38 and 22,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,049.24, 31,936.38 and 22,551 is: 31,246.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,049.24 : 31,936.38 = 22,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,049.24/31,936.38 = 22,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,049.24x = 31,936.38 × 22,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,049.24x = 720,197,305.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,197,305.38/23,049.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,246.03

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