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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,855.14, 43,962.75 and 17,709.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,855.14, 43,962.75 and 17,709.30 is: 24,440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,855.14 : 43,962.75 = 17,709.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,855.14/43,962.75 = 17,709.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,855.14x = 43,962.75 × 17,709.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,855.14x = 778,549,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,549,528.58/31,855.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,440.31

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