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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,972.53, 44,149.95 and 20,056.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,972.53, 44,149.95 and 20,056.35 is: 27,695.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,972.53 : 44,149.95 = 20,056.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,972.53/44,149.95 = 20,056.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,972.53x = 44,149.95 × 20,056.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,972.53x = 885,486,849.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,486,849.68/31,972.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,695.24

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