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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,311.92, 43,213.44 and 17,885.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,311.92, 43,213.44 and 17,885.18 is: 24,683.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,311.92 : 43,213.44 = 17,885.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,311.92/43,213.44 = 17,885.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,311.92x = 43,213.44 × 17,885.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,311.92x = 772,880,152.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,880,152.82/31,311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,683.26

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