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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,252.62, 43,187.72 and 23,685.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,252.62, 43,187.72 and 23,685.38 is: 32,730.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,252.62 : 43,187.72 = 23,685.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,252.62/43,187.72 = 23,685.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,252.62x = 43,187.72 × 23,685.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,252.62x = 1,022,917,559.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,917,559.53/31,252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,730.62

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