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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,849.13, 43,950.60 and 17,702.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,849.13, 43,950.60 and 17,702.89 is: 24,429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,849.13 : 43,950.60 = 17,702.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,849.13/43,950.60 = 17,702.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,849.13x = 43,950.60 × 17,702.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,849.13x = 778,052,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,052,527.36/31,849.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,429.32

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