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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,263.84, 46,855.08 and 23,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,263.84, 46,855.08 and 23,841 is: 35,730.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,263.84 : 46,855.08 = 23,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,263.84/46,855.08 = 23,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,263.84x = 46,855.08 × 23,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,263.84x = 1,117,071,962.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,071,962.28/31,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,730.48

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