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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,417.79, 43,356.54 and 17,993.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,417.79, 43,356.54 and 17,993.48 is: 24,831.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,417.79 : 43,356.54 = 17,993.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,417.79/43,356.54 = 17,993.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,417.79x = 43,356.54 × 17,993.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,417.79x = 780,135,143.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,135,143.75/31,417.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,831.00

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