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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,265.84, 43,145.28 and 17,836.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,265.84, 43,145.28 and 17,836.58 is: 24,613.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,265.84 : 43,145.28 = 17,836.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,265.84/43,145.28 = 17,836.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,265.84x = 43,145.28 × 17,836.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,265.84x = 769,564,238.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,564,238.34/31,265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,613.58

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