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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,997.54, 44,157.48 and 20,059.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,997.54, 44,157.48 and 20,059.76 is: 27,683.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,997.54 : 44,157.48 = 20,059.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,997.54/44,157.48 = 20,059.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,997.54x = 44,157.48 × 20,059.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,997.54x = 885,788,451.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,788,451.00/31,997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,683.02

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