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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,745, 43,808.10 and 17,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,745, 43,808.10 and 17,600 is: 24,288

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,745 : 43,808.10 = 17,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,745/43,808.10 = 17,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,745x = 43,808.10 × 17,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,745x = 771,022,560
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,022,560/31,745
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,288

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