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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,719.08, 47,924.91 and 22,786.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,719.08, 47,924.91 and 22,786.28 is: 31,453.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,719.08 : 47,924.91 = 22,786.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,719.08/47,924.91 = 22,786.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,719.08x = 47,924.91 × 22,786.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,719.08x = 1,092,030,418.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,030,418.23/34,719.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,453.32

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