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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,699.26, 43,744.96 and 17,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,699.26, 43,744.96 and 17,553 is: 24,223.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,699.26 : 43,744.96 = 17,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,699.26/43,744.96 = 17,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,699.26x = 43,744.96 × 17,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,699.26x = 767,855,282.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,855,282.88/31,699.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,223.13

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