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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,873.11, 43,985.96 and 17,533.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,873.11, 43,985.96 and 17,533.54 is: 24,196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,873.11 : 43,985.96 = 17,533.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,873.11/43,985.96 = 17,533.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,873.11x = 43,985.96 × 17,533.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,873.11x = 771,229,589.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,229,589.10/31,873.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,196.87

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