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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,512.72, 43,486.96 and 17,366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,512.72, 43,486.96 and 17,366.88 is: 23,965.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,512.72 : 43,486.96 = 17,366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,512.72/43,486.96 = 17,366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,512.72x = 43,486.96 × 17,366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,512.72x = 755,232,815.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,232,815.88/31,512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,965.97

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