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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,028.38, 46,565.96 and 22,729.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,028.38, 46,565.96 and 22,729.62 is: 34,111.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,028.38 : 46,565.96 = 22,729.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,028.38/46,565.96 = 22,729.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,028.38x = 46,565.96 × 22,729.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,028.38x = 1,058,426,636.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,426,636.71/31,028.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,111.57

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