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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,853.46, 43,959.33 and 17,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,853.46, 43,959.33 and 17,706 is: 24,435.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,853.46 : 43,959.33 = 17,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,853.46/43,959.33 = 17,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,853.46x = 43,959.33 × 17,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,853.46x = 778,343,896.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,343,896.98/31,853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,435.14

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