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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,563.58, 43,557.87 and 17,416.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,563.58, 43,557.87 and 17,416.84 is: 24,035.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,563.58 : 43,557.87 = 17,416.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,563.58/43,557.87 = 17,416.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,563.58x = 43,557.87 × 17,416.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,563.58x = 758,640,452.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,640,452.53/31,563.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,035.31

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