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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,310.99, 43,207.61 and 17,698.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,310.99, 43,207.61 and 17,698.73 is: 24,423.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,310.99 : 43,207.61 = 17,698.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,310.99/43,207.61 = 17,698.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,310.99x = 43,207.61 × 17,698.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,310.99x = 764,719,518.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,719,518.80/31,310.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,423.36

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