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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,956.32, 44,056.68 and 22,383.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,956.32, 44,056.68 and 22,383.26 is: 30,858.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,956.32 : 44,056.68 = 22,383.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,956.32/44,056.68 = 22,383.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,956.32x = 44,056.68 × 22,383.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,956.32x = 986,132,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,132,123.18/31,956.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,858.75

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