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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,313.08, 43,177.29 and 24,126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,313.08, 43,177.29 and 24,126.96 is: 33,268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,313.08 : 43,177.29 = 24,126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,313.08/43,177.29 = 24,126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,313.08x = 43,177.29 × 24,126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,313.08x = 1,041,736,820.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,736,820.18/31,313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,268.42

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