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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,031.28, 42,815.88 and 17,599.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,031.28, 42,815.88 and 17,599.44 is: 24,283.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,031.28 : 42,815.88 = 17,599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,031.28/42,815.88 = 17,599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,031.28x = 42,815.88 × 17,599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,031.28x = 753,535,511.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,535,511.11/31,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,283.09

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