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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,023.84, 46,962.18 and 22,086.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,023.84, 46,962.18 and 22,086.54 is: 30,485.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,023.84 : 46,962.18 = 22,086.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,023.84/46,962.18 = 22,086.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,023.84x = 46,962.18 × 22,086.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,023.84x = 1,037,232,067.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,232,067.06/34,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,485.45

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