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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,169.08, 42,984.84 and 24,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,169.08, 42,984.84 and 24,364 is: 33,600.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,169.08 : 42,984.84 = 24,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,169.08/42,984.84 = 24,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,169.08x = 42,984.84 × 24,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,169.08x = 1,047,282,641.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,282,641.76/31,169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,600.05

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