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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,206.08, 43,061.14 and 17,774.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,206.08, 43,061.14 and 17,774.53 is: 24,527.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,206.08 : 43,061.14 = 17,774.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,206.08/43,061.14 = 17,774.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,206.08x = 43,061.14 × 17,774.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,206.08x = 765,391,524.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,391,524.76/31,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,527.00

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