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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,361.67, 43,280.75 and 17,935.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,361.67, 43,280.75 and 17,935.61 is: 24,752.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,361.67 : 43,280.75 = 17,935.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,361.67/43,280.75 = 17,935.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,361.67x = 43,280.75 × 17,935.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,361.67x = 776,266,346.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,266,346.43/31,361.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,752.07

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