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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,157.60, 51,236.40 and 22,407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,157.60, 51,236.40 and 22,407.20 is: 33,610.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,157.60 : 51,236.40 = 22,407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,157.60/51,236.40 = 22,407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,157.60x = 51,236.40 × 22,407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,157.60x = 1,148,064,262.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,064,262.08/34,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,610.80

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