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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,823.92, 47,749.38 and 17,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,823.92, 47,749.38 and 17,029 is: 25,550.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,823.92 : 47,749.38 = 17,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,823.92/47,749.38 = 17,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,823.92x = 47,749.38 × 17,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,823.92x = 813,124,192.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,124,192.02/31,823.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,550.72

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