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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,182.48, 32,011.80 and 22,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,182.48, 32,011.80 and 22,001.44 is: 30,380.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,182.48 : 32,011.80 = 22,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,182.48/32,011.80 = 22,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,182.48x = 32,011.80 × 22,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,182.48x = 704,305,696.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,305,696.99/23,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,380.95

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