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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,057.78, 46,966.77 and 22,727.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,057.78, 46,966.77 and 22,727.75 is: 31,342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,057.78 : 46,966.77 = 22,727.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,057.78/46,966.77 = 22,727.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,057.78x = 46,966.77 × 22,727.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,057.78x = 1,067,449,006.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,449,006.87/34,057.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,342.30

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