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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,328.06, 43,225.72 and 17,895.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,328.06, 43,225.72 and 17,895.02 is: 24,691.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,328.06 : 43,225.72 = 17,895.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,328.06/43,225.72 = 17,895.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,328.06x = 43,225.72 × 17,895.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,328.06x = 773,524,863.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,524,863.05/31,328.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,691.12

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