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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,307.78, 43,207.74 and 17,881.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,307.78, 43,207.74 and 17,881.04 is: 24,677.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,307.78 : 43,207.74 = 17,881.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,307.78/43,207.74 = 17,881.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,307.78x = 43,207.74 × 17,881.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,307.78x = 772,599,435.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,599,435.27/31,307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,677.55

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