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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,981.93, 33,139.07 and 22,829.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,981.93, 33,139.07 and 22,829.66 is: 31,546.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,981.93 : 33,139.07 = 22,829.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,981.93/33,139.07 = 22,829.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,981.93x = 33,139.07 × 22,829.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,981.93x = 756,553,700.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,553,700.82/23,981.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,546.82

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