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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,375.08, 43,273.62 and 21,311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,375.08, 43,273.62 and 21,311.28 is: 29,393.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,375.08 : 43,273.62 = 21,311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,375.08/43,273.62 = 21,311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,375.08x = 43,273.62 × 21,311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,375.08x = 922,216,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,216,232.43/31,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,393.27

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