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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,671.62, 34,009.96 and 6,032.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,671.62, 34,009.96 and 6,032.29 is: 9,049.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,671.62 : 34,009.96 = 6,032.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,671.62/34,009.96 = 6,032.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,671.62x = 34,009.96 × 6,032.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,671.62x = 205,157,941.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,157,941.61/22,671.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.11

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