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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,206.72, 51,241.80 and 22,484.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,206.72, 51,241.80 and 22,484.40 is: 33,681.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,206.72 : 51,241.80 = 22,484.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,206.72/51,241.80 = 22,484.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,206.72x = 51,241.80 × 22,484.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,206.72x = 1,152,141,127.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,141,127.92/34,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,681.72

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