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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,995.76, 44,125.44 and 20,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,995.76, 44,125.44 and 20,060.40 is: 27,665.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,995.76 : 44,125.44 = 20,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,995.76/44,125.44 = 20,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,995.76x = 44,125.44 × 20,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,995.76x = 885,173,976.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,173,976.58/31,995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,665.35

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