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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,231.59, 32,224.09 and 22,435.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,231.59, 32,224.09 and 22,435.05 is: 31,119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,231.59 : 32,224.09 = 22,435.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,231.59/32,224.09 = 22,435.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,231.59x = 32,224.09 × 22,435.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,231.59x = 722,949,070.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,949,070.35/23,231.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,119.22

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