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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,947.54, 44,044.59 and 22,374.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,947.54, 44,044.59 and 22,374.54 is: 30,846.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,947.54 : 44,044.59 = 22,374.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,947.54/44,044.59 = 22,374.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,947.54x = 44,044.59 × 22,374.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,947.54x = 985,477,440.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,477,440.74/31,947.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,846.74

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