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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,860.95, 48,083.78 and 22,920.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,860.95, 48,083.78 and 22,920.47 is: 31,614.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,860.95 : 48,083.78 = 22,920.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,860.95/48,083.78 = 22,920.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,860.95x = 48,083.78 × 22,920.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,860.95x = 1,102,102,481.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,102,481.96/34,860.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,614.25

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