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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,235.39, 47,252.73 and 22,277.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,235.39, 47,252.73 and 22,277.97 is: 30,748.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,235.39 : 47,252.73 = 22,277.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,235.39/47,252.73 = 22,277.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,235.39x = 47,252.73 × 22,277.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,235.39x = 1,052,694,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,694,984.90/34,235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,748.73

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