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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,052.78, 46,966.21 and 22,119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,052.78, 46,966.21 and 22,119.96 is: 30,508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,052.78 : 46,966.21 = 22,119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,052.78/46,966.21 = 22,119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,052.78x = 46,966.21 × 22,119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,052.78x = 1,038,890,931.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,890,931.80/34,052.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,508.25

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