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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,234.26, 43,102.90 and 17,805.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,234.26, 43,102.90 and 17,805.07 is: 24,570.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,234.26 : 43,102.90 = 17,805.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,234.26/43,102.90 = 17,805.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,234.26x = 43,102.90 × 17,805.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,234.26x = 767,450,151.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,450,151.70/31,234.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,570.78

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