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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,803.36, 43,886.92 and 17,655.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,803.36, 43,886.92 and 17,655.30 is: 24,363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,803.36 : 43,886.92 = 17,655.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,803.36/43,886.92 = 17,655.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,803.36x = 43,886.92 × 17,655.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,803.36x = 774,836,738.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,836,738.68/31,803.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,363.36

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