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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,279.41, 51,398.34 and 22,418.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,279.41, 51,398.34 and 22,418.86 is: 33,614.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,279.41 : 51,398.34 = 22,418.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,279.41/51,398.34 = 22,418.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,279.41x = 51,398.34 × 22,418.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,279.41x = 1,152,292,188.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,292,188.69/34,279.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,614.70

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