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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,555.76, 43,546.92 and 17,408.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,555.76, 43,546.92 and 17,408.61 is: 24,023.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,555.76 : 43,546.92 = 17,408.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,555.76/43,546.92 = 17,408.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,555.76x = 43,546.92 × 17,408.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,555.76x = 758,091,346.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,091,346.98/31,555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,023.87

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