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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,759.80, 34,139.70 and 22,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,759.80, 34,139.70 and 22,414.20 is: 33,621.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,759.80 : 34,139.70 = 22,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,759.80/34,139.70 = 22,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,759.80x = 34,139.70 × 22,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,759.80x = 765,214,063.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,214,063.74/22,759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,621.30

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