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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,984.52, 44,146.55 and 21,792.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,984.52, 44,146.55 and 21,792.41 is: 30,078.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,984.52 : 44,146.55 = 21,792.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,984.52/44,146.55 = 21,792.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,984.52x = 44,146.55 × 21,792.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,984.52x = 962,059,387.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,059,387.99/31,984.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,078.91

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