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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,554.06, 43,544.37 and 17,406.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,554.06, 43,544.37 and 17,406.58 is: 24,020.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,554.06 : 43,544.37 = 17,406.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,554.06/43,544.37 = 17,406.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,554.06x = 43,544.37 × 17,406.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,554.06x = 757,958,559.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,958,559.95/31,554.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,020.95

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