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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,094.07, 42,910.97 and 17,667.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,094.07, 42,910.97 and 17,667.60 is: 24,381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,094.07 : 42,910.97 = 17,667.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,094.07/42,910.97 = 17,667.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,094.07x = 42,910.97 × 17,667.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,094.07x = 758,133,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,133,550.68/31,094.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,381.94

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