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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,858.56, 43,963.65 and 17,711.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,858.56, 43,963.65 and 17,711.10 is: 24,440.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,858.56 : 43,963.65 = 17,711.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,858.56/43,963.65 = 17,711.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,858.56x = 43,963.65 × 17,711.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,858.56x = 778,644,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,644,601.52/31,858.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,440.67

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