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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,264.03, 43,146.82 and 17,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,264.03, 43,146.82 and 17,832.20 is: 24,609.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,264.03 : 43,146.82 = 17,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,264.03/43,146.82 = 17,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,264.03x = 43,146.82 × 17,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,264.03x = 769,402,723.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,402,723.60/31,264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,609.84

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