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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,476.77, 43,407.98 and 24,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,476.77, 43,407.98 and 24,295.20 is: 33,504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,476.77 : 43,407.98 = 24,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,476.77/43,407.98 = 24,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,476.77x = 43,407.98 × 24,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,476.77x = 1,054,605,434.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,605,434.22/31,476.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,504.25

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