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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,731.48, 43,789.45 and 17,584.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,731.48, 43,789.45 and 17,584.33 is: 24,266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,731.48 : 43,789.45 = 17,584.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,731.48/43,789.45 = 17,584.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,731.48x = 43,789.45 × 17,584.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,731.48x = 770,008,139.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,008,139.32/31,731.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,266.38

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