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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,005.81, 42,787.72 and 16,858.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,005.81, 42,787.72 and 16,858.66 is: 23,264.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,005.81 : 42,787.72 = 16,858.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,005.81/42,787.72 = 16,858.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,005.81x = 42,787.72 × 16,858.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,005.81x = 721,343,623.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,343,623.66/31,005.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,264.79

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