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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,272.74, 34,645.91 and 23,134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,272.74, 34,645.91 and 23,134.37 is: 34,439.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,272.74 : 34,645.91 = 23,134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,272.74/34,645.91 = 23,134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,272.74x = 34,645.91 × 23,134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,272.74x = 801,511,012.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,511,012.03/23,272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,439.91

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