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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,710.44, 43,759.86 and 17,562.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,710.44, 43,759.86 and 17,562.98 is: 24,236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,710.44 : 43,759.86 = 17,562.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,710.44/43,759.86 = 17,562.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,710.44x = 43,759.86 × 17,562.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,710.44x = 768,553,545.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,553,545.98/31,710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,236.61

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