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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,268.48, 46,859.04 and 22,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,268.48, 46,859.04 and 22,462.16 is: 33,661.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,268.48 : 46,859.04 = 22,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,268.48/46,859.04 = 22,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,268.48x = 46,859.04 × 22,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,268.48x = 1,052,555,253.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,555,253.93/31,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,661.86

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