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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,605.21, 43,615.35 and 17,264.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,605.21, 43,615.35 and 17,264.61 is: 23,825.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,605.21 : 43,615.35 = 17,264.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,605.21/43,615.35 = 17,264.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,605.21x = 43,615.35 × 17,264.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,605.21x = 753,002,007.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,002,007.76/31,605.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,825.25

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