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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,899.92, 43,945.74 and 22,321.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,899.92, 43,945.74 and 22,321.94 is: 30,750.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,899.92 : 43,945.74 = 22,321.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,899.92/43,945.74 = 22,321.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,899.92x = 43,945.74 × 22,321.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,899.92x = 980,953,951.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,953,951.81/31,899.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,750.99

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