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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,357.11, 43,265.71 and 17,926.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,357.11, 43,265.71 and 17,926.20 is: 24,734.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,357.11 : 43,265.71 = 17,926.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,357.11/43,265.71 = 17,926.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,357.11x = 43,265.71 × 17,926.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,357.11x = 775,589,770.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,589,770.60/31,357.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,734.10

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