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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,277.61, 43,154.51 and 17,844.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,277.61, 43,154.51 and 17,844.03 is: 24,619.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,277.61 : 43,154.51 = 17,844.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,277.61/43,154.51 = 17,844.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,277.61x = 43,154.51 × 17,844.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,277.61x = 770,050,281.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,050,281.86/31,277.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,619.86

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