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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,482.54, 43,444.20 and 17,332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,482.54, 43,444.20 and 17,332.62 is: 23,918.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,482.54 : 43,444.20 = 17,332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,482.54/43,444.20 = 17,332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,482.54x = 43,444.20 × 17,332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,482.54x = 753,001,809.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,001,809.80/31,482.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,918.08

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