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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,078.62, 34,676.97 and 22,436.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,078.62, 34,676.97 and 22,436.38 is: 33,711.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,078.62 : 34,676.97 = 22,436.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,078.62/34,676.97 = 22,436.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,078.62x = 34,676.97 × 22,436.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,078.62x = 778,025,676.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,025,676.17/23,078.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,711.97

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