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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,398.26, 43,337.04 and 17,977.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,398.26, 43,337.04 and 17,977.24 is: 24,812.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,398.26 : 43,337.04 = 17,977.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,398.26/43,337.04 = 17,977.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,398.26x = 43,337.04 × 17,977.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,398.26x = 779,080,152.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,080,152.28/31,398.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,812.84

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