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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,475.22, 43,438.94 and 23,503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,475.22, 43,438.94 and 23,503.60 is: 32,437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,475.22 : 43,438.94 = 23,503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,475.22/43,438.94 = 23,503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,475.22x = 43,438.94 × 23,503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,475.22x = 1,020,971,576.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,971,576.55/31,475.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,437.32

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