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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,263.28, 45,353.52 and 22,861.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,263.28, 45,353.52 and 22,861.68 is: 34,261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,263.28 : 45,353.52 = 22,861.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,263.28/45,353.52 = 22,861.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,263.28x = 45,353.52 × 22,861.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,263.28x = 1,036,857,661.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,857,661.11/30,263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,261.25

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