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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,553.54, 43,544.79 and 17,407.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,553.54, 43,544.79 and 17,407.29 is: 24,022.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,553.54 : 43,544.79 = 17,407.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,553.54/43,544.79 = 17,407.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,553.54x = 43,544.79 × 17,407.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,553.54x = 757,996,787.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,996,787.52/31,553.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,022.56

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