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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,406.24, 43,332.96 and 17,794.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,406.24, 43,332.96 and 17,794.64 is: 24,552.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,406.24 : 43,332.96 = 17,794.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,406.24/43,332.96 = 17,794.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,406.24x = 43,332.96 × 17,794.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,406.24x = 771,094,423.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,094,423.33/31,406.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,552.27

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