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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,181.24, 32,211.96 and 22,940.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,181.24, 32,211.96 and 22,940.40 is: 31,877.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,181.24 : 32,211.96 = 22,940.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,181.24/32,211.96 = 22,940.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,181.24x = 32,211.96 × 22,940.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,181.24x = 738,955,247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,955,247.18/23,181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,877.30

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