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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,248.79, 46,845.49 and 23,341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,248.79, 46,845.49 and 23,341.76 is: 34,991.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,248.79 : 46,845.49 = 23,341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,248.79/46,845.49 = 23,341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,248.79x = 46,845.49 × 23,341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,248.79x = 1,093,456,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,456,184.66/31,248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,991.95

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