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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,010.46, 42,794.79 and 17,584.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,010.46, 42,794.79 and 17,584.62 is: 24,266.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,010.46 : 42,794.79 = 17,584.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,010.46/42,794.79 = 17,584.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,010.46x = 42,794.79 × 17,584.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,010.46x = 752,530,120.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,530,120.13/31,010.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,266.98

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