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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,305.78, 43,205.54 and 17,878.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,305.78, 43,205.54 and 17,878.95 is: 24,674.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,305.78 : 43,205.54 = 17,878.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,305.78/43,205.54 = 17,878.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,305.78x = 43,205.54 × 17,878.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,305.78x = 772,469,599.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,469,599.99/31,305.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,674.98

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