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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,153.88, 42,941.14 and 22,082.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,153.88, 42,941.14 and 22,082.28 is: 30,437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,153.88 : 42,941.14 = 22,082.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,153.88/42,941.14 = 22,082.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,153.88x = 42,941.14 × 22,082.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,153.88x = 948,238,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,238,277.00/31,153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,437.24

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