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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,240.39, 43,047.93 and 22,268.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,240.39, 43,047.93 and 22,268.83 is: 30,685.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,240.39 : 43,047.93 = 22,268.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,240.39/43,047.93 = 22,268.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,240.39x = 43,047.93 × 22,268.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,240.39x = 958,627,035.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,627,035.02/31,240.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,685.50

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