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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,588.36, 43,591.95 and 17,441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,588.36, 43,591.95 and 17,441.32 is: 24,069.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,588.36 : 43,591.95 = 17,441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,588.36/43,591.95 = 17,441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,588.36x = 43,591.95 × 17,441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,588.36x = 760,301,149.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,301,149.37/31,588.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,069.03

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