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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,989.34, 34,282.84 and 22,779.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,989.34, 34,282.84 and 22,779.15 is: 33,969.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,989.34 : 34,282.84 = 22,779.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,989.34/34,282.84 = 22,779.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,989.34x = 34,282.84 × 22,779.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,989.34x = 780,933,954.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,933,954.79/22,989.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,969.39

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