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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,577.84, 32,549.40 and 22,291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,577.84, 32,549.40 and 22,291.44 is: 30,773.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,577.84 : 32,549.40 = 22,291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,577.84/32,549.40 = 22,291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,577.84x = 32,549.40 × 22,291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,577.84x = 725,572,997.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,572,997.14/23,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,773.51

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