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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,397.52, 43,316.35 and 17,782.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,397.52, 43,316.35 and 17,782.44 is: 24,532.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,397.52 : 43,316.35 = 17,782.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,397.52/43,316.35 = 17,782.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,397.52x = 43,316.35 × 17,782.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,397.52x = 770,270,288.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,270,288.03/31,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,532.84

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