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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,255.47, 43,136.08 and 17,830.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,255.47, 43,136.08 and 17,830.06 is: 24,607.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,255.47 : 43,136.08 = 17,830.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,255.47/43,136.08 = 17,830.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,255.47x = 43,136.08 × 17,830.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,255.47x = 769,118,742.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,118,742.15/31,255.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,607.49

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