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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,960.94, 44,185.82 and 23,989.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,960.94, 44,185.82 and 23,989.32 is: 33,165.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,960.94 : 44,185.82 = 23,989.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,960.94/44,185.82 = 23,989.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,960.94x = 44,185.82 × 23,989.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,960.94x = 1,059,987,775.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,987,775.44/31,960.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,165.10

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