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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,737.69, 43,697.88 and 24,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,737.69, 43,697.88 and 24,159.60 is: 33,264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,737.69 : 43,697.88 = 24,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,737.69/43,697.88 = 24,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,737.69x = 43,697.88 × 24,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,737.69x = 1,055,723,301.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,723,301.65/31,737.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,264.02

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