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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,160.52, 42,939.72 and 22,192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,160.52, 42,939.72 and 22,192.20 is: 30,581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,160.52 : 42,939.72 = 22,192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,160.52/42,939.72 = 22,192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,160.52x = 42,939.72 × 22,192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,160.52x = 952,926,854.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,926,854.18/31,160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,581.22

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