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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,901.37, 48,138.08 and 22,143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,901.37, 48,138.08 and 22,143.56 is: 30,541.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,901.37 : 48,138.08 = 22,143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,901.37/48,138.08 = 22,143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,901.37x = 48,138.08 × 22,143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,901.37x = 1,065,948,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,948,111.36/34,901.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,541.73

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