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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,117.70, 46,638.86 and 22,334.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,117.70, 46,638.86 and 22,334.46 is: 33,474.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,117.70 : 46,638.86 = 22,334.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,117.70/46,638.86 = 22,334.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,117.70x = 46,638.86 × 22,334.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,117.70x = 1,041,653,641.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,653,641.44/31,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,474.64

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