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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,512.93, 43,487.87 and 17,365.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,512.93, 43,487.87 and 17,365.74 is: 23,964.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,512.93 : 43,487.87 = 17,365.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,512.93/43,487.87 = 17,365.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,512.93x = 43,487.87 × 17,365.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,512.93x = 755,198,956.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,198,956.75/31,512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,964.73

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