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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,254.21, 43,129.73 and 17,829.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,254.21, 43,129.73 and 17,829.81 is: 24,604.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,254.21 : 43,129.73 = 17,829.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,254.21/43,129.73 = 17,829.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,254.21x = 43,129.73 × 17,829.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,254.21x = 768,994,586.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,994,586.45/31,254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,604.52

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