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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,093.75, 42,910.38 and 17,664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,093.75, 42,910.38 and 17,664.76 is: 24,377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,093.75 : 42,910.38 = 17,664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,093.75/42,910.38 = 17,664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,093.75x = 42,910.38 × 17,664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,093.75x = 758,001,261.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,001,261.33/31,093.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,377.93

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