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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,481.88, 47,281.14 and 24,950.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,481.88, 47,281.14 and 24,950.04 is: 37,471.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,481.88 : 47,281.14 = 24,950.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,481.88/47,281.14 = 24,950.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,481.88x = 47,281.14 × 24,950.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,481.88x = 1,179,666,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,666,334.25/31,481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,471.28

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