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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,362.62, 43,297.20 and 24,176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,362.62, 43,297.20 and 24,176.84 is: 33,376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,362.62 : 43,297.20 = 24,176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,362.62/43,297.20 = 24,176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,362.62x = 43,297.20 × 24,176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,362.62x = 1,046,789,260.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,789,260.36/31,362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,376.98

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