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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,321.31, 57,050.87 and 31,744.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,321.31, 57,050.87 and 31,744.14 is: 43,828.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,321.31 : 57,050.87 = 31,744.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,321.31/57,050.87 = 31,744.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,321.31x = 57,050.87 × 31,744.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,321.31x = 1,811,030,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,030,645.68/41,321.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,828.01

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