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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,858.84, 43,966.32 and 17,519.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,858.84, 43,966.32 and 17,519.76 is: 24,177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,858.84 : 43,966.32 = 17,519.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,858.84/43,966.32 = 17,519.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,858.84x = 43,966.32 × 17,519.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,858.84x = 770,279,374.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,279,374.48/31,858.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,177.89

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