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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,364.68, 43,249.56 and 23,725.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,364.68, 43,249.56 and 23,725.24 is: 32,715.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,364.68 : 43,249.56 = 23,725.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,364.68/43,249.56 = 23,725.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,364.68x = 43,249.56 × 23,725.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,364.68x = 1,026,106,190.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,106,190.89/31,364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,715.34

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