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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,865.68, 43,974.92 and 17,719.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,865.68, 43,974.92 and 17,719.12 is: 24,452.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,865.68 : 43,974.92 = 17,719.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,865.68/43,974.92 = 17,719.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,865.68x = 43,974.92 × 17,719.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,865.68x = 779,196,884.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,196,884.47/31,865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,452.54

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