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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,031.83, 42,824.19 and 17,603.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,031.83, 42,824.19 and 17,603.11 is: 24,292.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,031.83 : 42,824.19 = 17,603.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,031.83/42,824.19 = 17,603.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,031.83x = 42,824.19 × 17,603.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,031.83x = 753,838,927.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,838,927.23/31,031.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.44

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