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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,591.98, 43,596.99 and 17,444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,591.98, 43,596.99 and 17,444.88 is: 24,073.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,591.98 : 43,596.99 = 17,444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,591.98/43,596.99 = 17,444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,591.98x = 43,596.99 × 17,444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,591.98x = 760,544,258.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,544,258.91/31,591.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,073.97

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