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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,936.64, 44,090.88 and 21,361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,936.64, 44,090.88 and 21,361.28 is: 29,490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,936.64 : 44,090.88 = 21,361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,936.64/44,090.88 = 21,361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,936.64x = 44,090.88 × 21,361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,936.64x = 941,837,633.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,837,633.13/31,936.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,490.82

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