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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,992.58, 48,274.52 and 22,238.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,992.58, 48,274.52 and 22,238.93 is: 30,680.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,992.58 : 48,274.52 = 22,238.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,992.58/48,274.52 = 22,238.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,992.58x = 48,274.52 × 22,238.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,992.58x = 1,073,573,318.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,573,318.50/34,992.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,680.03

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