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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,554.69, 43,545.62 and 17,407.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,554.69, 43,545.62 and 17,407.53 is: 24,022.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,554.69 : 43,545.62 = 17,407.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,554.69/43,545.62 = 17,407.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,554.69x = 43,545.62 × 17,407.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,554.69x = 758,021,686.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,021,686.52/31,554.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,022.47

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