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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,399.74, 43,348.50 and 24,213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,399.74, 43,348.50 and 24,213.96 is: 33,428.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,399.74 : 43,348.50 = 24,213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,399.74/43,348.50 = 24,213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,399.74x = 43,348.50 × 24,213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,399.74x = 1,049,638,845.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,638,845.06/31,399.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,428.27

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