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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,206.67, 43,062.69 and 17,775.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,206.67, 43,062.69 and 17,775.25 is: 24,528.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,206.67 : 43,062.69 = 17,775.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,206.67/43,062.69 = 17,775.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,206.67x = 43,062.69 × 17,775.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,206.67x = 765,450,080.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,450,080.42/31,206.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,528.41

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