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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,202.61, 43,059.69 and 17,774.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,202.61, 43,059.69 and 17,774.43 is: 24,528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,202.61 : 43,059.69 = 17,774.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,202.61/43,059.69 = 17,774.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,202.61x = 43,059.69 × 17,774.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,202.61x = 765,361,445.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,361,445.73/31,202.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,528.76

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