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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,710.57, 43,778.52 and 21,653.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,710.57, 43,778.52 and 21,653.61 is: 29,894.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,710.57 : 43,778.52 = 21,653.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,710.57/43,778.52 = 21,653.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,710.57x = 43,778.52 × 21,653.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,710.57x = 947,962,998.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,962,998.46/31,710.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,894.23

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