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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,702.59, 43,749.56 and 17,555.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,702.59, 43,749.56 and 17,555.44 is: 24,226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,702.59 : 43,749.56 = 17,555.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,702.59/43,749.56 = 17,555.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,702.59x = 43,749.56 × 17,555.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,702.59x = 768,042,775.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,042,775.61/31,702.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,226.50

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