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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,908.76, 44,094.78 and 23,937.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,908.76, 44,094.78 and 23,937.14 is: 33,078.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,908.76 : 44,094.78 = 23,937.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,908.76/44,094.78 = 23,937.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,908.76x = 44,094.78 × 23,937.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,908.76x = 1,055,503,032.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,503,032.37/31,908.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,078.79

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