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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,333.70, 46,888.27 and 27,131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,333.70, 46,888.27 and 27,131.45 is: 40,599.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,333.70 : 46,888.27 = 27,131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,333.70/46,888.27 = 27,131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,333.70x = 46,888.27 × 27,131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,333.70x = 1,272,146,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,146,450.82/31,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,599.94

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