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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,307.40, 34,961.10 and 22,286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,307.40, 34,961.10 and 22,286.80 is: 33,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,307.40 : 34,961.10 = 22,286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,307.40/34,961.10 = 22,286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,307.40x = 34,961.10 × 22,286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,307.40x = 779,171,043.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,171,043.48/23,307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,430.20

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