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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,873.38, 43,985.83 and 17,726.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,873.38, 43,985.83 and 17,726.23 is: 24,462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,873.38 : 43,985.83 = 17,726.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,873.38/43,985.83 = 17,726.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,873.38x = 43,985.83 × 17,726.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,873.38x = 779,702,785.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,702,785.04/31,873.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,462.51

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