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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,306.48, 46,983.28 and 24,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,306.48, 46,983.28 and 24,269.28 is: 36,422.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,306.48 : 46,983.28 = 24,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,306.48/46,983.28 = 24,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,306.48x = 46,983.28 × 24,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,306.48x = 1,140,250,377.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,250,377.64/31,306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,422.18

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