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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,985.36, 44,174.22 and 24,350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,985.36, 44,174.22 and 24,350.24 is: 33,629.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,985.36 : 44,174.22 = 24,350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,985.36/44,174.22 = 24,350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,985.36x = 44,174.22 × 24,350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,985.36x = 1,075,652,858.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,652,858.81/31,985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,629.54

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