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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,545.72, 43,590.69 and 27,007.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,545.72, 43,590.69 and 27,007.56 is: 37,319.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,545.72 : 43,590.69 = 27,007.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,545.72/43,590.69 = 27,007.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,545.72x = 43,590.69 × 27,007.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,545.72x = 1,177,278,175.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,278,175.62/31,545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,319.74

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