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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,591.64, 47,366.94 and 22,179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,591.64, 47,366.94 and 22,179.32 is: 33,254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,591.64 : 47,366.94 = 22,179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,591.64/47,366.94 = 22,179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,591.64x = 47,366.94 × 22,179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,591.64x = 1,050,566,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,566,519.68/31,591.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,254.57

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