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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,052.54, 42,853.68 and 17,624.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,052.54, 42,853.68 and 17,624.36 is: 24,322.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,052.54 : 42,853.68 = 17,624.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,052.54/42,853.68 = 17,624.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,052.54x = 42,853.68 × 17,624.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,052.54x = 755,268,683.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,268,683.64/31,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,322.28

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