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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,032.69, 42,716.94 and 27,046.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,032.69, 42,716.94 and 27,046.89 is: 37,230.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,032.69 : 42,716.94 = 27,046.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,032.69/42,716.94 = 27,046.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,032.69x = 42,716.94 × 27,046.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,032.69x = 1,155,360,377.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,360,377.32/31,032.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,230.43

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