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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,265.63, 43,150.68 and 17,833.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,265.63, 43,150.68 and 17,833.80 is: 24,612.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,265.63 : 43,150.68 = 17,833.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,265.63/43,150.68 = 17,833.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,265.63x = 43,150.68 × 17,833.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,265.63x = 769,540,596.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,540,596.98/31,265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,612.99

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