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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,037.78, 42,818.27 and 23,854.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,037.78, 42,818.27 and 23,854.85 is: 32,909.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,037.78 : 42,818.27 = 23,854.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,037.78/42,818.27 = 23,854.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,037.78x = 42,818.27 × 23,854.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,037.78x = 1,021,423,610.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,423,610.35/31,037.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,909.04

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