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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,869.36, 43,978.32 and 17,723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,869.36, 43,978.32 and 17,723.52 is: 24,457.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,869.36 : 43,978.32 = 17,723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,869.36/43,978.32 = 17,723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,869.36x = 43,978.32 × 17,723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,869.36x = 779,450,634.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,450,634.09/31,869.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,457.68

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