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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,586.82, 43,572.56 and 22,011.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,586.82, 43,572.56 and 22,011.54 is: 30,363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,586.82 : 43,572.56 = 22,011.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,586.82/43,572.56 = 22,011.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,586.82x = 43,572.56 × 22,011.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,586.82x = 959,099,147.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,099,147.34/31,586.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,363.90

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