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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,264.53, 43,148.66 and 17,837.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,264.53, 43,148.66 and 17,837.72 is: 24,618.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,264.53 : 43,148.66 = 17,837.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,264.53/43,148.66 = 17,837.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,264.53x = 43,148.66 × 17,837.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,264.53x = 769,673,584.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,673,584.87/31,264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,618.11

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