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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,889.40, 34,342.20 and 22,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,889.40, 34,342.20 and 22,079.40 is: 33,126.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,889.40 : 34,342.20 = 22,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,889.40/34,342.20 = 22,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,889.40x = 34,342.20 × 22,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,889.40x = 758,255,170.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,255,170.68/22,889.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,126.91

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