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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,273.98, 43,163.13 and 17,845.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,273.98, 43,163.13 and 17,845.80 is: 24,630.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,273.98 : 43,163.13 = 17,845.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,273.98/43,163.13 = 17,845.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,273.98x = 43,163.13 × 17,845.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,273.98x = 770,280,585.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,280,585.35/31,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,630.08

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