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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,460.46, 47,044.86 and 24,360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,460.46, 47,044.86 and 24,360 is: 36,427.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,460.46 : 47,044.86 = 24,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,460.46/47,044.86 = 24,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,460.46x = 47,044.86 × 24,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,460.46x = 1,146,012,789.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,012,789.60/31,460.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,427.08

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