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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,996.80, 47,995.20 and 22,147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,996.80, 47,995.20 and 22,147.20 is: 33,220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,996.80 : 47,995.20 = 22,147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,996.80/47,995.20 = 22,147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,996.80x = 47,995.20 × 22,147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,996.80x = 1,062,959,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,959,293.44/31,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,220.80

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