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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,803.06, 43,888.89 and 17,463.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,803.06, 43,888.89 and 17,463.45 is: 24,099.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,803.06 : 43,888.89 = 17,463.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,803.06/43,888.89 = 17,463.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,803.06x = 43,888.89 × 17,463.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,803.06x = 766,451,436.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,451,436.07/31,803.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,099.93

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