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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,947.68, 47,897.44 and 22,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,947.68, 47,897.44 and 22,058.72 is: 33,071.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,947.68 : 47,897.44 = 22,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,947.68/47,897.44 = 22,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,947.68x = 47,897.44 × 22,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,947.68x = 1,056,556,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,556,217.68/31,947.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,071.45

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