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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,724.61, 34,034 and 21,936.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,724.61, 34,034 and 21,936.37 is: 32,853.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,724.61 : 34,034 = 21,936.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,724.61/34,034 = 21,936.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,724.61x = 34,034 × 21,936.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,724.61x = 746,582,416.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,582,416.58/22,724.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,853.48

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