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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,917.87, 44,051.91 and 24,349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,917.87, 44,051.91 and 24,349.92 is: 33,606.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,917.87 : 44,051.91 = 24,349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,917.87/44,051.91 = 24,349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,917.87x = 44,051.91 × 24,349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,917.87x = 1,072,660,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,660,484.35/31,917.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,606.89

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