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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,609.68, 43,621.26 and 17,462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,609.68, 43,621.26 and 17,462.52 is: 24,098.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,609.68 : 43,621.26 = 17,462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,609.68/43,621.26 = 17,462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,609.68x = 43,621.26 × 17,462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,609.68x = 761,737,125.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,737,125.18/31,609.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,098.22

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