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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,553.52, 42,131.88 and 22,612.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,553.52, 42,131.88 and 22,612.40 is: 31,181.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,553.52 : 42,131.88 = 22,612.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,553.52/42,131.88 = 22,612.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,553.52x = 42,131.88 × 22,612.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,553.52x = 952,702,923.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,702,923.31/30,553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,181.45

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