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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,840.40, 34,275.90 and 8,049.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,840.40, 34,275.90 and 8,049.35 is: 12,079.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,840.40 : 34,275.90 = 8,049.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,840.40/34,275.90 = 8,049.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,840.40x = 34,275.90 × 8,049.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,840.40x = 275,898,715.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,898,715.67/22,840.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,079.42

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