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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,554.72, 43,544.49 and 17,944.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,554.72, 43,544.49 and 17,944.23 is: 24,762.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,554.72 : 43,544.49 = 17,944.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,554.72/43,544.49 = 17,944.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,554.72x = 43,544.49 × 17,944.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,554.72x = 781,372,343.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,372,343.79/31,554.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,762.46

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