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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,254.71, 43,130.40 and 17,830.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,254.71, 43,130.40 and 17,830.31 is: 24,605.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,254.71 : 43,130.40 = 17,830.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,254.71/43,130.40 = 17,830.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,254.71x = 43,130.40 × 17,830.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,254.71x = 769,028,186.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,028,186.77/31,254.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,605.20

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