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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,310.68, 43,214.28 and 23,744.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,310.68, 43,214.28 and 23,744.26 is: 32,771.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,310.68 : 43,214.28 = 23,744.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,310.68/43,214.28 = 23,744.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,310.68x = 43,214.28 × 23,744.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,310.68x = 1,026,091,100.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,091,100.03/31,310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,771.28

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