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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,019.68, 46,430.74 and 24,708.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,019.68, 46,430.74 and 24,708.82 is: 36,984.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,019.68 : 46,430.74 = 24,708.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,019.68/46,430.74 = 24,708.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,019.68x = 46,430.74 × 24,708.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,019.68x = 1,147,248,441.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,248,441.43/31,019.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,984.54

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