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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,905.62, 44,042.10 and 21,291.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,905.62, 44,042.10 and 21,291.38 is: 29,390.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,905.62 : 44,042.10 = 21,291.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,905.62/44,042.10 = 21,291.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,905.62x = 44,042.10 × 21,291.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,905.62x = 937,717,087.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,717,087.10/31,905.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,390.34

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