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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,332.40, 34,998.60 and 22,311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,332.40, 34,998.60 and 22,311.80 is: 33,467.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,332.40 : 34,998.60 = 22,311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,332.40/34,998.60 = 22,311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,332.40x = 34,998.60 × 22,311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,332.40x = 780,881,763.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,881,763.48/23,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,467.70

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