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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,362.44, 43,277.46 and 17,929.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,362.44, 43,277.46 and 17,929.40 is: 24,741.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,362.44 : 43,277.46 = 17,929.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,362.44/43,277.46 = 17,929.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,362.44x = 43,277.46 × 17,929.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,362.44x = 775,938,891.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,938,891.32/31,362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,741.02

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