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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,274.52, 47,284.92 and 22,333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,274.52, 47,284.92 and 22,333.50 is: 30,811.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,274.52 : 47,284.92 = 22,333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,274.52/47,284.92 = 22,333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,274.52x = 47,284.92 × 22,333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,274.52x = 1,056,037,760.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,037,760.82/34,274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,811.16

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