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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,124.81, 31,977.85 and 22,080.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,124.81, 31,977.85 and 22,080.52 is: 30,533.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,124.81 : 31,977.85 = 22,080.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,124.81/31,977.85 = 22,080.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,124.81x = 31,977.85 × 22,080.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,124.81x = 706,087,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,087,556.48/23,124.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,533.77

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