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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,962.40, 34,451.70 and 22,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,962.40, 34,451.70 and 22,152.40 is: 33,236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,962.40 : 34,451.70 = 22,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,962.40/34,451.70 = 22,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,962.40x = 34,451.70 × 22,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,962.40x = 763,187,839.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,187,839.08/22,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,236.41

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