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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,263.39, 43,146.95 and 17,837.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,263.39, 43,146.95 and 17,837.96 is: 24,618.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,263.39 : 43,146.95 = 17,837.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,263.39/43,146.95 = 17,837.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,263.39x = 43,146.95 × 17,837.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,263.39x = 769,653,263.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,653,263.30/31,263.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,618.36

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