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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,985.93, 48,020.47 and 24,595.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,985.93, 48,020.47 and 24,595.58 is: 36,925.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,985.93 : 48,020.47 = 24,595.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,985.93/48,020.47 = 24,595.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,985.93x = 48,020.47 × 24,595.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,985.93x = 1,181,091,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,091,282.24/31,985.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,925.34

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