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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,158.60, 51,237.90 and 22,408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,158.60, 51,237.90 and 22,408.20 is: 33,612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,158.60 : 51,237.90 = 22,408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,158.60/51,237.90 = 22,408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,158.60x = 51,237.90 × 22,408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,158.60x = 1,148,149,110.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,149,110.78/34,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,612.30

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