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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,251.92, 43,082.80 and 22,283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,251.92, 43,082.80 and 22,283.88 is: 30,719.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,251.92 : 43,082.80 = 22,283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,251.92/43,082.80 = 22,283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,251.92x = 43,082.80 × 22,283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,251.92x = 960,051,945.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,051,945.26/31,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,719.77

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