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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,852.76, 43,955.94 and 17,705.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,852.76, 43,955.94 and 17,705.24 is: 24,432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,852.76 : 43,955.94 = 17,705.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,852.76/43,955.94 = 17,705.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,852.76x = 43,955.94 × 17,705.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,852.76x = 778,250,467.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,250,467.13/31,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,432.75

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