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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,216.59, 43,080.24 and 17,609.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,216.59, 43,080.24 and 17,609.19 is: 24,301.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,216.59 : 43,080.24 = 17,609.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,216.59/43,080.24 = 17,609.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,216.59x = 43,080.24 × 17,609.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,216.59x = 758,608,131.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,608,131.41/31,216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,301.44

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