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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,744.08, 43,806.96 and 17,598.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,744.08, 43,806.96 and 17,598.24 is: 24,285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,744.08 : 43,806.96 = 17,598.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,744.08/43,806.96 = 17,598.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,744.08x = 43,806.96 × 17,598.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,744.08x = 770,925,395.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,925,395.75/31,744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,285.64

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