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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,267.62, 43,153.44 and 17,835.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,267.62, 43,153.44 and 17,835.80 is: 24,615.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,267.62 : 43,153.44 = 17,835.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,267.62/43,153.44 = 17,835.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,267.62x = 43,153.44 × 17,835.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,267.62x = 769,676,125.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,676,125.15/31,267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,615.76

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