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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,966.46, 44,093.13 and 21,211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,966.46, 44,093.13 and 21,211.10 is: 29,257.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,966.46 : 44,093.13 = 21,211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,966.46/44,093.13 = 21,211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,966.46x = 44,093.13 × 21,211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,966.46x = 935,263,789.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,263,789.74/31,966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,257.66

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