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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,187.27, 47,162.25 and 22,246.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,187.27, 47,162.25 and 22,246.25 is: 30,689.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,187.27 : 47,162.25 = 22,246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,187.27/47,162.25 = 22,246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,187.27x = 47,162.25 × 22,246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,187.27x = 1,049,182,968.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,182,968.25/34,187.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,689.29

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