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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,588.95, 43,592.73 and 17,441.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,588.95, 43,592.73 and 17,441.79 is: 24,069.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,588.95 : 43,592.73 = 17,441.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,588.95/43,592.73 = 17,441.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,588.95x = 43,592.73 × 17,441.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,588.95x = 760,335,242.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,335,242.19/31,588.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,069.66

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