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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,103.92, 46,616.80 and 24,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,103.92, 46,616.80 and 24,504 is: 36,725.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,103.92 : 46,616.80 = 24,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,103.92/46,616.80 = 24,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,103.92x = 46,616.80 × 24,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,103.92x = 1,142,298,067.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,298,067.20/31,103.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,725.21

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