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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,380, 43,266 and 24,644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,380, 43,266 and 24,644.64 is: 33,979.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,380 : 43,266 = 24,644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,380/43,266 = 24,644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,380x = 43,266 × 24,644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,380x = 1,066,274,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,274,994.24/31,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,979.45

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