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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,288.68, 46,858.91 and 24,670.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,288.68, 46,858.91 and 24,670.58 is: 36,947.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,288.68 : 46,858.91 = 24,670.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,288.68/46,858.91 = 24,670.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,288.68x = 46,858.91 × 24,670.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,288.68x = 1,156,036,130.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,036,130.22/31,288.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,947.42

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