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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,270.64, 43,147.48 and 21,207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,270.64, 43,147.48 and 21,207.28 is: 29,261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,270.64 : 43,147.48 = 21,207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,270.64/43,147.48 = 21,207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,270.64x = 43,147.48 × 21,207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,270.64x = 915,040,689.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,040,689.65/31,270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,261.98

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