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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,991.87, 44,124.99 and 23,491.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,991.87, 44,124.99 and 23,491.33 is: 32,400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,991.87 : 44,124.99 = 23,491.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,991.87/44,124.99 = 23,491.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,991.87x = 44,124.99 × 23,491.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,991.87x = 1,036,554,502.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,554,502.93/31,991.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,400.56

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