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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,344.71, 43,254.91 and 17,546.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,344.71, 43,254.91 and 17,546.85 is: 24,214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,344.71 : 43,254.91 = 17,546.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,344.71/43,254.91 = 17,546.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,344.71x = 43,254.91 × 17,546.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,344.71x = 758,987,417.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,987,417.53/31,344.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,214.21

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