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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,247.79, 46,843.99 and 23,340.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,247.79, 46,843.99 and 23,340.76 is: 34,990.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,247.79 : 46,843.99 = 23,340.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,247.79/46,843.99 = 23,340.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,247.79x = 46,843.99 × 23,340.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,247.79x = 1,093,374,152.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,374,152.57/31,247.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,990.45

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