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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,389.96, 43,307.56 and 17,776.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,389.96, 43,307.56 and 17,776.14 is: 24,525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,389.96 : 43,307.56 = 17,776.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,389.96/43,307.56 = 17,776.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,389.96x = 43,307.56 × 17,776.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,389.96x = 769,841,249.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,841,249.62/31,389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,525.08

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