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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,273.74, 43,153.83 and 24,916.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,273.74, 43,153.83 and 24,916.47 is: 34,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,273.74 : 43,153.83 = 24,916.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,273.74/43,153.83 = 24,916.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,273.74x = 43,153.83 × 24,916.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,273.74x = 1,075,241,110.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,241,110.58/31,273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,381.60

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