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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,275.72, 46,822.86 and 24,329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,275.72, 46,822.86 and 24,329.16 is: 36,423.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,275.72 : 46,822.86 = 24,329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,275.72/46,822.86 = 24,329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,275.72x = 46,822.86 × 24,329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,275.72x = 1,139,160,852.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,160,852.60/31,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,423.17

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