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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,454.98, 43,423.96 and 24,268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,454.98, 43,423.96 and 24,268.75 is: 33,503.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,454.98 : 43,423.96 = 24,268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,454.98/43,423.96 = 24,268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,454.98x = 43,423.96 × 24,268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,454.98x = 1,053,845,229.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,845,229.25/31,454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,503.29

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