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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,957.61, 44,046.38 and 23,985.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,957.61, 44,046.38 and 23,985.99 is: 33,059.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,957.61 : 44,046.38 = 23,985.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,957.61/44,046.38 = 23,985.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,957.61x = 44,046.38 × 23,985.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,957.61x = 1,056,496,090.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,496,090.18/31,957.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,059.30

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