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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,340.18, 43,253.27 and 17,908.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,340.18, 43,253.27 and 17,908.35 is: 24,715.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,340.18 : 43,253.27 = 17,908.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,340.18/43,253.27 = 17,908.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,340.18x = 43,253.27 × 17,908.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,340.18x = 774,594,608.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,594,608.26/31,340.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,715.71

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