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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,435.43, 53,020.71 and 31,273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,435.43, 53,020.71 and 31,273.35 is: 43,140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,435.43 : 53,020.71 = 31,273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,435.43/53,020.71 = 31,273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,435.43x = 53,020.71 × 31,273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,435.43x = 1,658,135,221.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,135,221.08/38,435.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,140.80

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