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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,980.40, 34,478.70 and 22,170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,980.40, 34,478.70 and 22,170.40 is: 33,263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,980.40 : 34,478.70 = 22,170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,980.40/34,478.70 = 22,170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,980.40x = 34,478.70 × 22,170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,980.40x = 764,406,570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,406,570.48/22,980.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,263.41

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