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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,095.80, 42,913.22 and 17,666.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,095.80, 42,913.22 and 17,666.82 is: 24,380.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,095.80 : 42,913.22 = 17,666.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,095.80/42,913.22 = 17,666.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,095.80x = 42,913.22 × 17,666.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,095.80x = 758,140,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,140,133.36/31,095.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,380.79

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