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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,927.64, 44,059.48 and 19,997.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,927.64, 44,059.48 and 19,997.55 is: 27,596.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,927.64 : 44,059.48 = 19,997.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,927.64/44,059.48 = 19,997.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,927.64x = 44,059.48 × 19,997.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,927.64x = 881,081,604.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,081,604.28/31,927.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,596.21

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