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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,425.38, 47,507.28 and 22,481.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,425.38, 47,507.28 and 22,481.66 is: 31,024.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,425.38 : 47,507.28 = 22,481.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,425.38/47,507.28 = 22,481.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,425.38x = 47,507.28 × 22,481.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,425.38x = 1,068,042,516.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,042,516.48/34,425.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,024.86

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