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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,305.99, 43,167.51 and 24,119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,305.99, 43,167.51 and 24,119.88 is: 33,258.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,305.99 : 43,167.51 = 24,119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,305.99/43,167.51 = 24,119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,305.99x = 43,167.51 × 24,119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,305.99x = 1,041,194,931.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,194,931.38/31,305.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,258.64

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