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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,512.63, 43,488.35 and 17,366.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,512.63, 43,488.35 and 17,366.38 is: 23,966.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,512.63 : 43,488.35 = 17,366.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,512.63/43,488.35 = 17,366.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,512.63x = 43,488.35 × 17,366.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,512.63x = 755,235,211.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,235,211.67/31,512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,966.11

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