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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,673.79, 43,706.86 and 21,444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,673.79, 43,706.86 and 21,444.02 is: 29,590.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,673.79 : 43,706.86 = 21,444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,673.79/43,706.86 = 21,444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,673.79x = 43,706.86 × 21,444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,673.79x = 937,250,779.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,250,779.98/31,673.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,590.74

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