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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,744.02, 43,805.49 and 17,403.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,744.02, 43,805.49 and 17,403.54 is: 24,016.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,744.02 : 43,805.49 = 17,403.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,744.02/43,805.49 = 17,403.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,744.02x = 43,805.49 × 17,403.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,744.02x = 762,370,597.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,370,597.43/31,744.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,016.20

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