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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,229.57, 43,095.71 and 17,805.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,229.57, 43,095.71 and 17,805.15 is: 24,570.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,229.57 : 43,095.71 = 17,805.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,229.57/43,095.71 = 17,805.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,229.57x = 43,095.71 × 17,805.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,229.57x = 767,325,365.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,325,365.43/31,229.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,570.48

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