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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,914.96, 44,070.52 and 19,998.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,914.96, 44,070.52 and 19,998.84 is: 27,615.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,914.96 : 44,070.52 = 19,998.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,914.96/44,070.52 = 19,998.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,914.96x = 44,070.52 × 19,998.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,914.96x = 881,359,278.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,359,278.20/31,914.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,615.87

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