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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,863.97, 43,971.42 and 17,717.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,863.97, 43,971.42 and 17,717.32 is: 24,449.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,863.97 : 43,971.42 = 17,717.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,863.97/43,971.42 = 17,717.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,863.97x = 43,971.42 × 17,717.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,863.97x = 779,055,718.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,055,718.99/31,863.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,449.42

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