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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,057.48, 31,611.90 and 22,637.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,057.48, 31,611.90 and 22,637.16 is: 31,035.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,057.48 : 31,611.90 = 22,637.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,057.48/31,611.90 = 22,637.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,057.48x = 31,611.90 × 22,637.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,057.48x = 715,603,638.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,603,638.20/23,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,035.65

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