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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,592.93, 43,597.97 and 17,445.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,592.93, 43,597.97 and 17,445.47 is: 24,074.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,592.93 : 43,597.97 = 17,445.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,592.93/43,597.97 = 17,445.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,592.93x = 43,597.97 × 17,445.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,592.93x = 760,587,099.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,587,099.46/31,592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,074.60

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