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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,606.21, 43,616.63 and 17,266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,606.21, 43,616.63 and 17,266.15 is: 23,827.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,606.21 : 43,616.63 = 17,266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,606.21/43,616.63 = 17,266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,606.21x = 43,616.63 × 17,266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,606.21x = 753,091,210.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,091,210.20/31,606.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,827.32

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