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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,901.29, 44,035.79 and 23,966.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,901.29, 44,035.79 and 23,966.43 is: 33,082.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,901.29 : 44,035.79 = 23,966.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,901.29/44,035.79 = 23,966.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,901.29x = 44,035.79 × 23,966.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,901.29x = 1,055,380,738.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,380,738.45/31,901.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,082.70

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