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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,248.99, 43,078.77 and 22,280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,248.99, 43,078.77 and 22,280.94 is: 30,715.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,248.99 : 43,078.77 = 22,280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,248.99/43,078.77 = 22,280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,248.99x = 43,078.77 × 22,280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,248.99x = 959,835,489.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,835,489.64/31,248.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,715.73

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