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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,251.96, 43,126.62 and 17,827.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,251.96, 43,126.62 and 17,827.56 is: 24,601.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,251.96 : 43,126.62 = 17,827.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,251.96/43,126.62 = 17,827.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,251.96x = 43,126.62 × 17,827.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,251.96x = 768,842,405.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,842,405.65/31,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,601.41

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