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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,069.26, 42,853.93 and 23,491.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,069.26, 42,853.93 and 23,491.31 is: 32,401.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,069.26 : 42,853.93 = 23,491.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,069.26/42,853.93 = 23,491.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,069.26x = 42,853.93 × 23,491.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,069.26x = 1,006,694,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,694,681.35/31,069.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,401.63

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