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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,264.13, 43,148.61 and 17,832.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,264.13, 43,148.61 and 17,832.30 is: 24,610.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,264.13 : 43,148.61 = 17,832.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,264.13/43,148.61 = 17,832.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,264.13x = 43,148.61 × 17,832.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,264.13x = 769,438,958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,438,958.10/31,264.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,610.92

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