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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,332.71, 43,241.42 and 17,903.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,332.71, 43,241.42 and 17,903.68 is: 24,708.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,332.71 : 43,241.42 = 17,903.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,332.71/43,241.42 = 17,903.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,332.71x = 43,241.42 × 17,903.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,332.71x = 774,180,483.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,180,483.08/31,332.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.38

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