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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,297.52, 46,703.62 and 27,974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,297.52, 46,703.62 and 27,974 is: 41,744.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,297.52 : 46,703.62 = 27,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,297.52/46,703.62 = 27,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,297.52x = 46,703.62 × 27,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,297.52x = 1,306,487,065.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,487,065.88/31,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,744.11

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