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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,161.72, 46,682.10 and 27,671.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,161.72, 46,682.10 and 27,671.16 is: 41,453.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,161.72 : 46,682.10 = 27,671.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,161.72/46,682.10 = 27,671.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,161.72x = 46,682.10 × 27,671.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,161.72x = 1,291,747,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,747,858.24/31,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,453.03

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