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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,266.04, 43,149.58 and 17,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,266.04, 43,149.58 and 17,834.20 is: 24,612.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,266.04 : 43,149.58 = 17,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,266.04/43,149.58 = 17,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,266.04x = 43,149.58 × 17,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,266.04x = 769,538,239.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,538,239.64/31,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,612.59

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