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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,729.73, 43,785.56 and 17,583.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,729.73, 43,785.56 and 17,583.48 is: 24,264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,729.73 : 43,785.56 = 17,583.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,729.73/43,785.56 = 17,583.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,729.73x = 43,785.56 × 17,583.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,729.73x = 769,902,562.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,902,562.51/31,729.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,264.39

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