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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,281.02, 47,293.88 and 22,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,281.02, 47,293.88 and 22,340 is: 30,820.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,281.02 : 47,293.88 = 22,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,281.02/47,293.88 = 22,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,281.02x = 47,293.88 × 22,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,281.02x = 1,056,545,279.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,545,279.20/34,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,820.12

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