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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,320.68, 43,197.44 and 27,535.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,320.68, 43,197.44 and 27,535.84 is: 37,977.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,320.68 : 43,197.44 = 27,535.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,320.68/43,197.44 = 27,535.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,320.68x = 43,197.44 × 27,535.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,320.68x = 1,189,477,796.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,477,796.25/31,320.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,977.39

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