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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,595.16, 43,601.16 and 17,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,595.16, 43,601.16 and 17,448 is: 24,078.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,595.16 : 43,601.16 = 17,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,595.16/43,601.16 = 17,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,595.16x = 43,601.16 × 17,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,595.16x = 760,753,039.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,753,039.68/31,595.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,078.15

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