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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,852.92, 43,958.52 and 17,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,852.92, 43,958.52 and 17,706 is: 24,435.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,852.92 : 43,958.52 = 17,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,852.92/43,958.52 = 17,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,852.92x = 43,958.52 × 17,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,852.92x = 778,329,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,329,555.12/31,852.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,435.11

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