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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,095.93, 42,920.76 and 17,667.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,095.93, 42,920.76 and 17,667.75 is: 24,386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,095.93 : 42,920.76 = 17,667.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,095.93/42,920.76 = 17,667.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,095.93x = 42,920.76 × 17,667.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,095.93x = 758,313,257.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,313,257.49/31,095.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,386.25

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