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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,599.78, 43,607.96 and 17,452.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,599.78, 43,607.96 and 17,452.86 is: 24,085.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,599.78 : 43,607.96 = 17,452.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,599.78/43,607.96 = 17,452.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,599.78x = 43,607.96 × 17,452.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,599.78x = 761,083,620.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,083,620.77/31,599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,085.09

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