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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,546.64, 43,533.84 and 17,400.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,546.64, 43,533.84 and 17,400.44 is: 24,012.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,546.64 : 43,533.84 = 17,400.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,546.64/43,533.84 = 17,400.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,546.64x = 43,533.84 × 17,400.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,546.64x = 757,507,970.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,507,970.89/31,546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,012.32

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