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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,543.92, 43,529.04 and 17,396.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,543.92, 43,529.04 and 17,396.40 is: 24,006.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,543.92 : 43,529.04 = 17,396.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,543.92/43,529.04 = 17,396.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,543.92x = 43,529.04 × 17,396.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,543.92x = 757,248,591.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,248,591.46/31,543.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,006.17

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