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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,845.20, 34,267.80 and 8,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,845.20, 34,267.80 and 8,049.20 is: 12,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,845.20 : 34,267.80 = 8,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,845.20/34,267.80 = 8,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,845.20x = 34,267.80 × 8,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,845.20x = 275,828,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,828,375.76/22,845.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,073.80

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