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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,555.92, 43,546.46 and 17,408.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,555.92, 43,546.46 and 17,408.76 is: 24,023.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,555.92 : 43,546.46 = 17,408.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,555.92/43,546.46 = 17,408.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,555.92x = 43,546.46 × 17,408.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,555.92x = 758,089,870.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,089,870.99/31,555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,023.70

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