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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,865.63, 43,975.58 and 17,719.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,865.63, 43,975.58 and 17,719.38 is: 24,453.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,865.63 : 43,975.58 = 17,719.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,865.63/43,975.58 = 17,719.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,865.63x = 43,975.58 × 17,719.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,865.63x = 779,219,924.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,219,924.14/31,865.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,453.31

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