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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,999.62, 44,176.08 and 23,376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,999.62, 44,176.08 and 23,376.12 is: 32,271.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,999.62 : 44,176.08 = 23,376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,999.62/44,176.08 = 23,376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,999.62x = 44,176.08 × 23,376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,999.62x = 1,032,665,314.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,665,314.34/31,999.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,271.17

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