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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,266.69, 43,185.90 and 22,755.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,266.69, 43,185.90 and 22,755.32 is: 31,429.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,266.69 : 43,185.90 = 22,755.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,266.69/43,185.90 = 22,755.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,266.69x = 43,185.90 × 22,755.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,266.69x = 982,708,758.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,708,758.06/31,266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,429.89

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