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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,263.54, 43,142.82 and 17,834.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,263.54, 43,142.82 and 17,834.52 is: 24,611.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,263.54 : 43,142.82 = 17,834.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,263.54/43,142.82 = 17,834.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,263.54x = 43,142.82 × 17,834.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,263.54x = 769,431,486.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,431,486.15/31,263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,611.14

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