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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,390.56, 52,931.28 and 31,703.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,390.56, 52,931.28 and 31,703.20 is: 43,711.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,390.56 : 52,931.28 = 31,703.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,390.56/52,931.28 = 31,703.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,390.56x = 52,931.28 × 31,703.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,390.56x = 1,678,090,956.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,090,956.10/38,390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,711.03

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