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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,346.21, 48,761.52 and 31,317.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,346.21, 48,761.52 and 31,317.15 is: 43,203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,346.21 : 48,761.52 = 31,317.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,346.21/48,761.52 = 31,317.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,346.21x = 48,761.52 × 31,317.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,346.21x = 1,527,071,836.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,071,836.07/35,346.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,203.27

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