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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,040.57, 46,986.21 and 22,105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,040.57, 46,986.21 and 22,105.62 is: 30,512.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,040.57 : 46,986.21 = 22,105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,040.57/46,986.21 = 22,105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,040.57x = 46,986.21 × 22,105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,040.57x = 1,038,659,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,659,303.50/34,040.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,512.40

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