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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,902.72, 43,980.10 and 22,441.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,902.72, 43,980.10 and 22,441.92 is: 30,937.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,902.72 : 43,980.10 = 22,441.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,902.72/43,980.10 = 22,441.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,902.72x = 43,980.10 × 22,441.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,902.72x = 986,997,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,997,885.79/31,902.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,937.73

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