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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,093.81, 42,910.62 and 17,667.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,093.81, 42,910.62 and 17,667.34 is: 24,381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,093.81 : 42,910.62 = 17,667.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,093.81/42,910.62 = 17,667.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,093.81x = 42,910.62 × 17,667.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,093.81x = 758,116,620.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,116,620.43/31,093.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,381.59

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