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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,989.13, 44,163.05 and 22,184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,989.13, 44,163.05 and 22,184.08 is: 30,626.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,989.13 : 44,163.05 = 22,184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,989.13/44,163.05 = 22,184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,989.13x = 44,163.05 × 22,184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,989.13x = 979,716,412.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,716,412.92/31,989.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,626.54

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