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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,679.31, 43,687.56 and 23,630.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,679.31, 43,687.56 and 23,630.76 is: 32,588.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,679.31 : 43,687.56 = 23,630.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,679.31/43,687.56 = 23,630.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,679.31x = 43,687.56 × 23,630.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,679.31x = 1,032,370,245.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,370,245.35/31,679.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,588.15

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