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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,264.02, 43,164.42 and 27,901.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,264.02, 43,164.42 and 27,901.02 is: 38,521.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,264.02 : 43,164.42 = 27,901.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,264.02/43,164.42 = 27,901.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,264.02x = 43,164.42 × 27,901.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,264.02x = 1,204,331,345.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,331,345.71/31,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,521.32

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