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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,254.39, 43,134.50 and 17,828.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,254.39, 43,134.50 and 17,828.93 is: 24,605.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,254.39 : 43,134.50 = 17,828.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,254.39/43,134.50 = 17,828.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,254.39x = 43,134.50 × 17,828.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,254.39x = 769,042,133.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,042,133.49/31,254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,605.89

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