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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,924.24, 44,009.80 and 22,463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,924.24, 44,009.80 and 22,463.44 is: 30,967.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,924.24 : 44,009.80 = 22,463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,924.24/44,009.80 = 22,463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,924.24x = 44,009.80 × 22,463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,924.24x = 988,611,501.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,611,501.71/31,924.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,967.42

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