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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,228.94, 43,094.85 and 17,804.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,228.94, 43,094.85 and 17,804.52 is: 24,569.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,228.94 : 43,094.85 = 17,804.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,228.94/43,094.85 = 17,804.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,228.94x = 43,094.85 × 17,804.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,228.94x = 767,282,903.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,282,903.25/31,228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,569.61

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