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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,346.80, 35,020.20 and 22,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,346.80, 35,020.20 and 22,439.60 is: 33,659.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,346.80 : 35,020.20 = 22,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,346.80/35,020.20 = 22,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,346.80x = 35,020.20 × 22,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,346.80x = 785,839,279.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,839,279.92/23,346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,659.40

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