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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,945.74, 34,336.50 and 17,981.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,945.74, 34,336.50 and 17,981.28 is: 26,907.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,945.74 : 34,336.50 = 17,981.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,945.74/34,336.50 = 17,981.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,945.74x = 34,336.50 × 17,981.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,945.74x = 617,414,220.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,414,220.72/22,945.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,907.58

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