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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,016.66, 42,807.08 and 30,172.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,016.66, 42,807.08 and 30,172.27 is: 41,641.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,016.66 : 42,807.08 = 30,172.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,016.66/42,807.08 = 30,172.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,016.66x = 42,807.08 × 30,172.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,016.66x = 1,291,586,775.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,586,775.67/31,016.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,641.71

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