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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,907.30, 44,020.23 and 31,858.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,907.30, 44,020.23 and 31,858.10 is: 43,952.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,907.30 : 44,020.23 = 31,858.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,907.30/44,020.23 = 31,858.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,907.30x = 44,020.23 × 31,858.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,907.30x = 1,402,400,669.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,400,669.26/31,907.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,952.35

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