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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,614.44, 47,382.24 and 17,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,614.44, 47,382.24 and 17,582 is: 26,351.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,614.44 : 47,382.24 = 17,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,614.44/47,382.24 = 17,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,614.44x = 47,382.24 × 17,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,614.44x = 833,074,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,074,543.68/31,614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,351.08

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