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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,914.92, 47,830.14 and 24,491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,914.92, 47,830.14 and 24,491 is: 36,704.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,914.92 : 47,830.14 = 24,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,914.92/47,830.14 = 24,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,914.92x = 47,830.14 × 24,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,914.92x = 1,171,407,958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,407,958.74/31,914.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,704.09

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