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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,558.72, 43,549.68 and 17,411.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,558.72, 43,549.68 and 17,411.26 is: 24,026.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,558.72 : 43,549.68 = 17,411.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,558.72/43,549.68 = 17,411.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,558.72x = 43,549.68 × 17,411.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,558.72x = 758,254,801.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,254,801.40/31,558.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,026.79

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