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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,577.04, 43,573.24 and 17,429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,577.04, 43,573.24 and 17,429 is: 24,050.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,577.04 : 43,573.24 = 17,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,577.04/43,573.24 = 17,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,577.04x = 43,573.24 × 17,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,577.04x = 759,437,999.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,437,999.96/31,577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,050.32

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