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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,865.96, 43,974.90 and 17,718.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,865.96, 43,974.90 and 17,718.88 is: 24,451.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,865.96 : 43,974.90 = 17,718.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,865.96/43,974.90 = 17,718.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,865.96x = 43,974.90 × 17,718.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,865.96x = 779,185,976.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,185,976.11/31,865.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,451.99

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