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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,886.28, 44,063.76 and 23,914.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,886.28, 44,063.76 and 23,914.67 is: 33,047.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,886.28 : 44,063.76 = 23,914.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,886.28/44,063.76 = 23,914.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,886.28x = 44,063.76 × 23,914.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,886.28x = 1,053,770,171.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,770,171.76/31,886.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,047.76

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