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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,688.79, 47,858.85 and 22,583.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,688.79, 47,858.85 and 22,583.75 is: 31,157.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,688.79 : 47,858.85 = 22,583.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,688.79/47,858.85 = 22,583.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,688.79x = 47,858.85 × 22,583.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,688.79x = 1,080,832,064.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,832,064.39/34,688.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,157.96

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