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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,309.19, 43,248.08 and 23,337.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,309.19, 43,248.08 and 23,337.57 is: 32,236.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,309.19 : 43,248.08 = 23,337.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,309.19/43,248.08 = 23,337.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,309.19x = 43,248.08 × 23,337.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,309.19x = 1,009,305,152.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,305,152.71/31,309.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,236.71

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