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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,354.74, 43,272.58 and 17,923.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,354.74, 43,272.58 and 17,923.46 is: 24,736.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,354.74 : 43,272.58 = 17,923.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,354.74/43,272.58 = 17,923.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,354.74x = 43,272.58 × 17,923.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,354.74x = 775,594,356.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,594,356.73/31,354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,736.11

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