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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,845.70, 34,268.55 and 8,049.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,845.70, 34,268.55 and 8,049.70 is: 12,074.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,845.70 : 34,268.55 = 8,049.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,845.70/34,268.55 = 8,049.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,845.70x = 34,268.55 × 8,049.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,845.70x = 275,851,546.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,851,546.94/22,845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,074.55

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