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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,744.96, 53,447.72 and 31,991.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,744.96, 53,447.72 and 31,991.18 is: 44,131.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,744.96 : 53,447.72 = 31,991.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,744.96/53,447.72 = 31,991.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,744.96x = 53,447.72 × 31,991.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,744.96x = 1,709,855,203.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,855,203.92/38,744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,131.04

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