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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,990.38, 48,271.51 and 22,236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,990.38, 48,271.51 and 22,236.73 is: 30,677.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,990.38 : 48,271.51 = 22,236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,990.38/48,271.51 = 22,236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,990.38x = 48,271.51 × 22,236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,990.38x = 1,073,400,441.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,400,441.68/34,990.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,677.02

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