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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,213.86, 46,737.76 and 24,391.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,213.86, 46,737.76 and 24,391.45 is: 36,522.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,213.86 : 46,737.76 = 24,391.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,213.86/46,737.76 = 24,391.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,213.86x = 46,737.76 × 24,391.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,213.86x = 1,140,001,733.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,001,733.60/31,213.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,522.29

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