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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,666.16, 43,697.93 and 17,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,666.16, 43,697.93 and 17,325.24 is: 23,908.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,666.16 : 43,697.93 = 17,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,666.16/43,697.93 = 17,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,666.16x = 43,697.93 × 17,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,666.16x = 757,077,038.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,077,038.13/31,666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,908.08

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