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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,544.19, 43,529.78 and 17,397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,544.19, 43,529.78 and 17,397.04 is: 24,007.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,544.19 : 43,529.78 = 17,397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,544.19/43,529.78 = 17,397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,544.19x = 43,529.78 × 17,397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,544.19x = 757,289,323.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,289,323.85/31,544.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.25

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