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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,607.46, 43,618.46 and 17,266.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,607.46, 43,618.46 and 17,266.86 is: 23,828.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,607.46 : 43,618.46 = 17,266.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,607.46/43,618.46 = 17,266.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,607.46x = 43,618.46 × 17,266.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,607.46x = 753,153,755.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,153,755.90/31,607.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,828.35

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