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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,972.30, 34,458.45 and 22,000.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,972.30, 34,458.45 and 22,000.30 is: 33,000.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,972.30 : 34,458.45 = 22,000.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,972.30/34,458.45 = 22,000.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,972.30x = 34,458.45 × 22,000.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,972.30x = 758,096,237.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,096,237.54/22,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,000.45

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