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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,349.77, 43,262.68 and 17,921.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,349.77, 43,262.68 and 17,921.32 is: 24,731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,349.77 : 43,262.68 = 17,921.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,349.77/43,262.68 = 17,921.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,349.77x = 43,262.68 × 17,921.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,349.77x = 775,324,332.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,324,332.34/31,349.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,731.42

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