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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,108.79, 46,663.12 and 24,839.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,108.79, 46,663.12 and 24,839.43 is: 37,259.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,108.79 : 46,663.12 = 24,839.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,108.79/46,663.12 = 24,839.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,108.79x = 46,663.12 × 24,839.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,108.79x = 1,159,085,158.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,085,158.88/31,108.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,259.09

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