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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,315.19, 43,189.85 and 27,530.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,315.19, 43,189.85 and 27,530.33 is: 37,969.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,315.19 : 43,189.85 = 27,530.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,315.19/43,189.85 = 27,530.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,315.19x = 43,189.85 × 27,530.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,315.19x = 1,189,030,676.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,030,676.03/31,315.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,969.78

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