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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,447.54, 43,421.96 and 24,168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,447.54, 43,421.96 and 24,168.10 is: 33,370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,447.54 : 43,421.96 = 24,168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,447.54/43,421.96 = 24,168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,447.54x = 43,421.96 × 24,168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,447.54x = 1,049,426,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,426,271.48/31,447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,370.70

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