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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,459.73, 43,414.08 and 17,850.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,459.73, 43,414.08 and 17,850.27 is: 24,633.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,459.73 : 43,414.08 = 17,850.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,459.73/43,414.08 = 17,850.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,459.73x = 43,414.08 × 17,850.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,459.73x = 774,953,049.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,953,049.80/31,459.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,633.18

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