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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,899.30, 44,023.55 and 21,125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,899.30, 44,023.55 and 21,125.90 is: 29,155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,899.30 : 44,023.55 = 21,125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,899.30/44,023.55 = 21,125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,899.30x = 44,023.55 × 21,125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,899.30x = 930,036,789.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,036,789.20/31,899.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,155.40

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