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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,321.40, 34,982.10 and 22,300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,321.40, 34,982.10 and 22,300.80 is: 33,451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,321.40 : 34,982.10 = 22,300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,321.40/34,982.10 = 22,300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,321.40x = 34,982.10 × 22,300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,321.40x = 780,128,815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,128,815.68/23,321.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,451.20

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