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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,607.55, 43,615.26 and 17,459.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,607.55, 43,615.26 and 17,459.48 is: 24,092.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,607.55 : 43,615.26 = 17,459.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,607.55/43,615.26 = 17,459.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,607.55x = 43,615.26 × 17,459.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,607.55x = 761,499,868.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,499,868.70/31,607.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,092.34

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