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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,473.81, 43,449.91 and 24,287.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,473.81, 43,449.91 and 24,287.57 is: 33,529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,473.81 : 43,449.91 = 24,287.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,473.81/43,449.91 = 24,287.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,473.81x = 43,449.91 × 24,287.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,473.81x = 1,055,292,806.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,292,806.10/31,473.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,529.24

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