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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,081.58, 31,835.94 and 22,309.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,081.58, 31,835.94 and 22,309.74 is: 30,771.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,081.58 : 31,835.94 = 22,309.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,081.58/31,835.94 = 22,309.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,081.58x = 31,835.94 × 22,309.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,081.58x = 710,251,544.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,251,544.06/23,081.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,771.36

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