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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,539.61, 43,524.75 and 17,392.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,539.61, 43,524.75 and 17,392.51 is: 24,001.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,539.61 : 43,524.75 = 17,392.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,539.61/43,524.75 = 17,392.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,539.61x = 43,524.75 × 17,392.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,539.61x = 757,004,649.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,004,649.62/31,539.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,001.71

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