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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,965.08, 44,130.71 and 28,418.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,965.08, 44,130.71 and 28,418.48 is: 39,234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,965.08 : 44,130.71 = 28,418.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,965.08/44,130.71 = 28,418.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,965.08x = 44,130.71 × 28,418.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,965.08x = 1,254,127,490.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,127,490.85/31,965.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,234.30

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