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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,550.06, 43,572.12 and 23,996.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,550.06, 43,572.12 and 23,996.54 is: 33,140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,550.06 : 43,572.12 = 23,996.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,550.06/43,572.12 = 23,996.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,550.06x = 43,572.12 × 23,996.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,550.06x = 1,045,580,120.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,580,120.46/31,550.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,140.35

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