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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,284.55, 43,162.11 and 17,846.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,284.55, 43,162.11 and 17,846.34 is: 24,621.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,284.55 : 43,162.11 = 17,846.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,284.55/43,162.11 = 17,846.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,284.55x = 43,162.11 × 17,846.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,284.55x = 770,285,600.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,285,600.95/31,284.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,621.92

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