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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,961.70, 34,442.55 and 22,815.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,961.70, 34,442.55 and 22,815.90 is: 34,223.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,961.70 : 34,442.55 = 22,815.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,961.70/34,442.55 = 22,815.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,961.70x = 34,442.55 × 22,815.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,961.70x = 785,837,776.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,837,776.55/22,961.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,223.85

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