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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,093.61, 42,910.33 and 17,667.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,093.61, 42,910.33 and 17,667.14 is: 24,381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,093.61 : 42,910.33 = 17,667.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,093.61/42,910.33 = 17,667.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,093.61x = 42,910.33 × 17,667.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,093.61x = 758,102,677.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,102,677.80/31,093.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,381.30

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