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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,556.97, 43,548.89 and 17,410.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,556.97, 43,548.89 and 17,410.77 is: 24,027.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,556.97 : 43,548.89 = 17,410.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,556.97/43,548.89 = 17,410.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,556.97x = 43,548.89 × 17,410.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,556.97x = 758,219,620.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,219,620.49/31,556.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,027.01

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