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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,294.96, 43,161.91 and 27,510.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,294.96, 43,161.91 and 27,510.08 is: 37,941.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,294.96 : 43,161.91 = 27,510.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,294.96/43,161.91 = 27,510.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,294.96x = 43,161.91 × 27,510.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,294.96x = 1,187,387,312.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,387,312.47/31,294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,941.81

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