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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,095.72, 42,913.26 and 17,669.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,095.72, 42,913.26 and 17,669.26 is: 24,384.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,095.72 : 42,913.26 = 17,669.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,095.72/42,913.26 = 17,669.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,095.72x = 42,913.26 × 17,669.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,095.72x = 758,245,548.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,245,548.39/31,095.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,384.24

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