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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,978.92, 44,200.98 and 28,173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,978.92, 44,200.98 and 28,173 is: 38,940.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,978.92 : 44,200.98 = 28,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,978.92/44,200.98 = 28,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,978.92x = 44,200.98 × 28,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,978.92x = 1,245,274,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,274,209.54/31,978.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,940.47

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