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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,214.67, 43,080.21 and 17,790.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,214.67, 43,080.21 and 17,790.75 is: 24,553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,214.67 : 43,080.21 = 17,790.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,214.67/43,080.21 = 17,790.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,214.67x = 43,080.21 × 17,790.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,214.67x = 766,429,246.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,429,246.06/31,214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,553.50

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