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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,010.63, 42,793.74 and 17,583.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,010.63, 42,793.74 and 17,583.11 is: 24,264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,010.63 : 42,793.74 = 17,583.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,010.63/42,793.74 = 17,583.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,010.63x = 42,793.74 × 17,583.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,010.63x = 752,447,037.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,447,037.73/31,010.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,264.16

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