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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,377.24, 43,317.41 and 24,191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,377.24, 43,317.41 and 24,191.46 is: 33,397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,377.24 : 43,317.41 = 24,191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,377.24/43,317.41 = 24,191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,377.24x = 43,317.41 × 24,191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,377.24x = 1,047,911,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,911,270.36/31,377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,397.18

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