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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,991.25, 44,121.36 and 24,019.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,991.25, 44,121.36 and 24,019.64 is: 33,127.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,991.25 : 44,121.36 = 24,019.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,991.25/44,121.36 = 24,019.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,991.25x = 44,121.36 × 24,019.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,991.25x = 1,059,779,083.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,779,083.32/31,991.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,127.15

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