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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,503.81, 43,475.24 and 17,356.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,503.81, 43,475.24 and 17,356.66 is: 23,952.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,503.81 : 43,475.24 = 17,356.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,503.81/43,475.24 = 17,356.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,503.81x = 43,475.24 × 17,356.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,503.81x = 754,584,828.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,584,828.71/31,503.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,952.17

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