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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,858.56, 34,268.40 and 21,769.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,858.56, 34,268.40 and 21,769.92 is: 32,636.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,858.56 : 34,268.40 = 21,769.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,858.56/34,268.40 = 21,769.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,858.56x = 34,268.40 × 21,769.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,858.56x = 746,020,326.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,020,326.53/22,858.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,636.37

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