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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,599.61, 43,606.28 and 17,452.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,599.61, 43,606.28 and 17,452.15 is: 24,083.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,599.61 : 43,606.28 = 17,452.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,599.61/43,606.28 = 17,452.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,599.61x = 43,606.28 × 17,452.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,599.61x = 761,023,274.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,023,274.12/31,599.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,083.31

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