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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,868.94, 48,130.23 and 22,293.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,868.94, 48,130.23 and 22,293.69 is: 30,772.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,868.94 : 48,130.23 = 22,293.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,868.94/48,130.23 = 22,293.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,868.94x = 48,130.23 × 22,293.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,868.94x = 1,073,000,427.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,000,427.25/34,868.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,772.38

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