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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,106.70, 42,948.36 and 23,923.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,106.70, 42,948.36 and 23,923.89 is: 33,031.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,106.70 : 42,948.36 = 23,923.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,106.70/42,948.36 = 23,923.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,106.70x = 42,948.36 × 23,923.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,106.70x = 1,027,491,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,491,840.32/31,106.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,031.21

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