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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,979.37, 44,143.70 and 24,044.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,979.37, 44,143.70 and 24,044.64 is: 33,190.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,979.37 : 44,143.70 = 24,044.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,979.37/44,143.70 = 24,044.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,979.37x = 44,143.70 × 24,044.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,979.37x = 1,061,419,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,419,254.54/31,979.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,190.75

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