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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,475.16, 47,158.27 and 22,097.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,475.16, 47,158.27 and 22,097.39 is: 33,107.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,475.16 : 47,158.27 = 22,097.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,475.16/47,158.27 = 22,097.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,475.16x = 47,158.27 × 22,097.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,475.16x = 1,042,074,683.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,074,683.92/31,475.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,107.84

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