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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,141.76, 42,967.38 and 17,710.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,141.76, 42,967.38 and 17,710.85 is: 24,436.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,141.76 : 42,967.38 = 17,710.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,141.76/42,967.38 = 17,710.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,141.76x = 42,967.38 × 17,710.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,141.76x = 760,988,777.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,988,777.80/31,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,436.28

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