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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,951.26, 44,049.78 and 22,378.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,951.26, 44,049.78 and 22,378.26 is: 30,851.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,951.26 : 44,049.78 = 22,378.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,951.26/44,049.78 = 22,378.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,951.26x = 44,049.78 × 22,378.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,951.26x = 985,757,429.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,757,429.78/31,951.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,851.91

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