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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,266.81, 43,144.25 and 24,909.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,266.81, 43,144.25 and 24,909.53 is: 34,372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,266.81 : 43,144.25 = 24,909.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,266.81/43,144.25 = 24,909.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,266.81x = 43,144.25 × 24,909.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,266.81x = 1,074,702,649.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,702,649.43/31,266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,372.00

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