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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,034.13, 42,813.79 and 24,292.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,034.13, 42,813.79 and 24,292.70 is: 33,513.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,034.13 : 42,813.79 = 24,292.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,034.13/42,813.79 = 24,292.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,034.13x = 42,813.79 × 24,292.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,034.13x = 1,040,062,556.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,062,556.33/31,034.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,513.51

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