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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,554.25, 43,544.91 and 17,407.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,554.25, 43,544.91 and 17,407.06 is: 24,021.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,554.25 : 43,544.91 = 17,407.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,554.25/43,544.91 = 17,407.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,554.25x = 43,544.91 × 17,407.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,554.25x = 757,988,861.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,988,861.06/31,554.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,021.77

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