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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,682.44, 43,717.16 and 17,535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,682.44, 43,717.16 and 17,535.24 is: 24,196.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,682.44 : 43,717.16 = 17,535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,682.44/43,717.16 = 17,535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,682.44x = 43,717.16 × 17,535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,682.44x = 766,590,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,590,892.72/31,682.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,196.08

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