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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,591.91, 51,758.48 and 31,915.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,591.91, 51,758.48 and 31,915.43 is: 43,942.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,591.91 : 51,758.48 = 31,915.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,591.91/51,758.48 = 31,915.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,591.91x = 51,758.48 × 31,915.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,591.91x = 1,651,893,966.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,893,966.34/37,591.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,942.81

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