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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,546.91, 43,533.96 and 17,399.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,546.91, 43,533.96 and 17,399.45 is: 24,010.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,546.91 : 43,533.96 = 17,399.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,546.91/43,533.96 = 17,399.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,546.91x = 43,533.96 × 17,399.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,546.91x = 757,466,742.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,466,742.65/31,546.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,010.81

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