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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,588.97, 43,593.11 and 17,441.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,588.97, 43,593.11 and 17,441.78 is: 24,069.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,588.97 : 43,593.11 = 17,441.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,588.97/43,593.11 = 17,441.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,588.97x = 43,593.11 × 17,441.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,588.97x = 760,341,128.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,341,128.96/31,588.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,069.83

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