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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,863.47, 43,970.73 and 17,716.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,863.47, 43,970.73 and 17,716.82 is: 24,448.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,863.47 : 43,970.73 = 17,716.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,863.47/43,970.73 = 17,716.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,863.47x = 43,970.73 × 17,716.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,863.47x = 779,021,508.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,021,508.68/31,863.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,448.73

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