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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,159.44, 43,003.80 and 17,733.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,159.44, 43,003.80 and 17,733.96 is: 24,475.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,159.44 : 43,003.80 = 17,733.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,159.44/43,003.80 = 17,733.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,159.44x = 43,003.80 × 17,733.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,159.44x = 762,627,669.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,627,669.05/31,159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,475.01

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