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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,852.17, 43,957.49 and 17,705.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,852.17, 43,957.49 and 17,705.25 is: 24,434.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,852.17 : 43,957.49 = 17,705.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,852.17/43,957.49 = 17,705.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,852.17x = 43,957.49 × 17,705.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,852.17x = 778,278,261.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,278,261.30/31,852.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,434.07

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