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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,264.01, 43,148.44 and 17,832.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,264.01, 43,148.44 and 17,832.18 is: 24,610.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,264.01 : 43,148.44 = 17,832.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,264.01/43,148.44 = 17,832.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,264.01x = 43,148.44 × 17,832.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,264.01x = 769,430,659.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,430,659.64/31,264.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,610.75

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