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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,875.02, 43,988.13 and 17,535.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,875.02, 43,988.13 and 17,535.42 is: 24,199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,875.02 : 43,988.13 = 17,535.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,875.02/43,988.13 = 17,535.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,875.02x = 43,988.13 × 17,535.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,875.02x = 771,350,334.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,350,334.56/31,875.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,199.21

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