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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,592.16, 43,597.44 and 17,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,592.16, 43,597.44 and 17,444.16 is: 24,073.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,592.16 : 43,597.44 = 17,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,592.16/43,597.44 = 17,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,592.16x = 43,597.44 × 17,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,592.16x = 760,520,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,520,718.95/31,592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,073.08

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