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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,279.74, 43,185.65 and 24,096.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,279.74, 43,185.65 and 24,096.13 is: 33,267.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,279.74 : 43,185.65 = 24,096.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,279.74/43,185.65 = 24,096.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,279.74x = 43,185.65 × 24,096.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,279.74x = 1,040,606,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,606,820.08/31,279.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,267.76

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