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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,332.65, 43,241.43 and 17,904.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,332.65, 43,241.43 and 17,904.47 is: 24,709.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,332.65 : 43,241.43 = 17,904.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,332.65/43,241.43 = 17,904.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,332.65x = 43,241.43 × 17,904.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,332.65x = 774,214,833.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,214,833.57/31,332.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,709.52

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