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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,850.92, 43,955.76 and 17,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,850.92, 43,955.76 and 17,704 is: 24,432.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,850.92 : 43,955.76 = 17,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,850.92/43,955.76 = 17,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,850.92x = 43,955.76 × 17,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,850.92x = 778,192,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,192,775.04/31,850.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,432.35

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