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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,209.40, 42,851.18 and 30,397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,209.40, 42,851.18 and 30,397.24 is: 41,736.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,209.40 : 42,851.18 = 30,397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,209.40/42,851.18 = 30,397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,209.40x = 42,851.18 × 30,397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,209.40x = 1,302,557,602.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,557,602.74/31,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,736.07

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