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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,056.48, 46,965.60 and 22,550.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,056.48, 46,965.60 and 22,550.88 is: 31,098.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,056.48 : 46,965.60 = 22,550.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,056.48/46,965.60 = 22,550.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,056.48x = 46,965.60 × 22,550.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,056.48x = 1,059,115,609.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,115,609.73/34,056.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,098.80

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