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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,167.60, 51,251.40 and 22,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,167.60, 51,251.40 and 22,417.20 is: 33,625.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,167.60 : 51,251.40 = 22,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,167.60/51,251.40 = 22,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,167.60x = 51,251.40 × 22,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,167.60x = 1,148,912,884.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,912,884.08/34,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,625.80

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