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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,179.87, 43,028.69 and 22,121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,179.87, 43,028.69 and 22,121.10 is: 30,527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,179.87 : 43,028.69 = 22,121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,179.87/43,028.69 = 22,121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,179.87x = 43,028.69 × 22,121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,179.87x = 951,841,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,841,843.75/31,179.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,527.45

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