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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,273.67, 43,157.67 and 17,845.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,273.67, 43,157.67 and 17,845.22 is: 24,626.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,273.67 : 43,157.67 = 17,845.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,273.67/43,157.67 = 17,845.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,273.67x = 43,157.67 × 17,845.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,273.67x = 770,157,882.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,157,882.76/31,273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.40

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