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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,280.13, 43,186.68 and 27,917.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,280.13, 43,186.68 and 27,917.19 is: 38,543.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,280.13 : 43,186.68 = 27,917.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,280.13/43,186.68 = 27,917.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,280.13x = 43,186.68 × 27,917.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,280.13x = 1,205,650,751.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,650,751.03/31,280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,543.66

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