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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,717, 43,827.20 and 30,179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,717, 43,827.20 and 30,179.72 is: 41,702.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,717 : 43,827.20 = 30,179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,717/43,827.20 = 30,179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,717x = 43,827.20 × 30,179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,717x = 1,322,692,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,692,624.38/31,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,702.96

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