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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,611.27, 47,427.03 and 22,133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,611.27, 47,427.03 and 22,133.46 is: 33,207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,611.27 : 47,427.03 = 22,133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,611.27/47,427.03 = 22,133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,611.27x = 47,427.03 × 22,133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,611.27x = 1,049,724,271.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,724,271.42/31,611.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,207.28

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