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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,554.22, 43,544.13 and 17,407.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,554.22, 43,544.13 and 17,407.06 is: 24,021.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,554.22 : 43,544.13 = 17,407.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,554.22/43,544.13 = 17,407.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,554.22x = 43,544.13 × 17,407.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,554.22x = 757,975,327.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,975,327.14/31,554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,021.36

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