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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,282.02, 47,295.26 and 22,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,282.02, 47,295.26 and 22,341 is: 30,821.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,282.02 : 47,295.26 = 22,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,282.02/47,295.26 = 22,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,282.02x = 47,295.26 × 22,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,282.02x = 1,056,623,403.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,623,403.66/34,282.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,821.50

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