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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,314.44, 43,188.83 and 27,529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,314.44, 43,188.83 and 27,529.56 is: 37,968.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,314.44 : 43,188.83 = 27,529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,314.44/43,188.83 = 27,529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,314.44x = 43,188.83 × 27,529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,314.44x = 1,188,969,349.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,969,349.17/31,314.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,968.73

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