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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,304.67, 43,192.03 and 17,873.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,304.67, 43,192.03 and 17,873.25 is: 24,660.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,304.67 : 43,192.03 = 17,873.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,304.67/43,192.03 = 17,873.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,304.67x = 43,192.03 × 17,873.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,304.67x = 771,981,644.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,981,644.87/31,304.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.27

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