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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,286.22, 51,386.94 and 20,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,286.22, 51,386.94 and 20,232 is: 30,322.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,286.22 : 51,386.94 = 20,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,286.22/51,386.94 = 20,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,286.22x = 51,386.94 × 20,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,286.22x = 1,039,660,570.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,660,570.08/34,286.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,322.99

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