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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,344.91, 43,268.02 and 21,277.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,344.91, 43,268.02 and 21,277.85 is: 29,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,344.91 : 43,268.02 = 21,277.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,344.91/43,268.02 = 21,277.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,344.91x = 43,268.02 × 21,277.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,344.91x = 920,650,169.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,650,169.82/31,344.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,371.60

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