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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,688.70, 43,751.79 and 28,320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,688.70, 43,751.79 and 28,320.72 is: 39,101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,688.70 : 43,751.79 = 28,320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,688.70/43,751.79 = 28,320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,688.70x = 43,751.79 × 28,320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,688.70x = 1,239,082,194.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,082,194.09/31,688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,101.70

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