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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,264.68, 46,883.17 and 22,462.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,264.68, 46,883.17 and 22,462.69 is: 33,684.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,264.68 : 46,883.17 = 22,462.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,264.68/46,883.17 = 22,462.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,264.68x = 46,883.17 × 22,462.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,264.68x = 1,053,122,113.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,122,113.93/31,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,684.08

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