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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,985.81, 48,020.29 and 24,595.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,985.81, 48,020.29 and 24,595.46 is: 36,925.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,985.81 : 48,020.29 = 24,595.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,985.81/48,020.29 = 24,595.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,985.81x = 48,020.29 × 24,595.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,985.81x = 1,181,081,251.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,081,251.82/31,985.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,925.16

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