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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,072.34, 46,993.11 and 22,139.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,072.34, 46,993.11 and 22,139.55 is: 30,535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,072.34 : 46,993.11 = 22,139.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,072.34/46,993.11 = 22,139.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,072.34x = 46,993.11 × 22,139.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,072.34x = 1,040,406,308.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,406,308.50/34,072.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,535.22

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