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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,209.72, 43,041.36 and 20,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,209.72, 43,041.36 and 20,610 is: 28,423.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,209.72 : 43,041.36 = 20,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,209.72/43,041.36 = 20,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,209.72x = 43,041.36 × 20,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,209.72x = 887,082,429.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,082,429.60/31,209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,423.27

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