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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,289.42, 43,168.84 and 17,851.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,289.42, 43,168.84 and 17,851.22 is: 24,628.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,289.42 : 43,168.84 = 17,851.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,289.42/43,168.84 = 17,851.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,289.42x = 43,168.84 × 17,851.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,289.42x = 770,616,459.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,616,459.98/31,289.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.66

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