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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,005.28, 42,787.23 and 16,858.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,005.28, 42,787.23 and 16,858.09 is: 23,264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,005.28 : 42,787.23 = 16,858.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,005.28/42,787.23 = 16,858.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,005.28x = 42,787.23 × 16,858.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,005.28x = 721,310,974.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,310,974.19/31,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,264.13

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