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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,064.73, 42,867.95 and 17,635.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,064.73, 42,867.95 and 17,635.74 is: 24,336.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,064.73 : 42,867.95 = 17,635.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,064.73/42,867.95 = 17,635.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,064.73x = 42,867.95 × 17,635.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,064.73x = 756,007,932.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,007,932.35/31,064.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,336.54

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