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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,882.91, 43,999.47 and 17,544.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,882.91, 43,999.47 and 17,544.38 is: 24,211.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,882.91 : 43,999.47 = 17,544.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,882.91/43,999.47 = 17,544.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,882.91x = 43,999.47 × 17,544.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,882.91x = 771,943,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,943,421.48/31,882.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,211.82

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