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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,841.50, 34,266.66 and 8,050.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,841.50, 34,266.66 and 8,050.90 is: 12,077.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,841.50 : 34,266.66 = 8,050.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,841.50/34,266.66 = 8,050.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,841.50x = 34,266.66 × 8,050.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,841.50x = 275,877,452.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,877,452.99/22,841.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,077.90

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