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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,849.92, 43,954.38 and 17,703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,849.92, 43,954.38 and 17,703 is: 24,430.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,849.92 : 43,954.38 = 17,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,849.92/43,954.38 = 17,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,849.92x = 43,954.38 × 17,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,849.92x = 778,124,389.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,124,389.14/31,849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,430.97

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