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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,708.62, 43,707.51 and 24,983.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,708.62, 43,707.51 and 24,983.82 is: 34,437.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,708.62 : 43,707.51 = 24,983.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,708.62/43,707.51 = 24,983.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,708.62x = 43,707.51 × 24,983.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,708.62x = 1,091,980,562.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,980,562.49/31,708.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,437.97

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