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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,293.23, 43,188.68 and 17,861.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,293.23, 43,188.68 and 17,861.41 is: 24,651.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,293.23 : 43,188.68 = 17,861.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,293.23/43,188.68 = 17,861.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,293.23x = 43,188.68 × 17,861.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,293.23x = 771,410,415.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,410,415.59/31,293.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,651.03

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