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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,988.29, 44,161.94 and 22,183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,988.29, 44,161.94 and 22,183.24 is: 30,625.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,988.29 : 44,161.94 = 22,183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,988.29/44,161.94 = 22,183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,988.29x = 44,161.94 × 22,183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,988.29x = 979,654,913.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,654,913.89/31,988.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,625.42

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