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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,279.84, 43,155.45 and 17,841.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,279.84, 43,155.45 and 17,841.42 is: 24,615.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,279.84 : 43,155.45 = 17,841.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,279.84/43,155.45 = 17,841.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,279.84x = 43,155.45 × 17,841.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,279.84x = 769,954,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,954,508.74/31,279.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,615.04

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