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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,617.64, 51,926.46 and 22,314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,617.64, 51,926.46 and 22,314.28 is: 33,471.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,617.64 : 51,926.46 = 22,314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,617.64/51,926.46 = 22,314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,617.64x = 51,926.46 × 22,314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,617.64x = 1,158,701,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,701,567.85/34,617.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,471.42

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