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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,032.40, 34,310.88 and 22,335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,032.40, 34,310.88 and 22,335.46 is: 33,272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,032.40 : 34,310.88 = 22,335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,032.40/34,310.88 = 22,335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,032.40x = 34,310.88 × 22,335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,032.40x = 766,349,287.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,349,287.80/23,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,272.66

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