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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,610.22, 43,621.94 and 17,463.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,610.22, 43,621.94 and 17,463.06 is: 24,098.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,610.22 : 43,621.94 = 17,463.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,610.22/43,621.94 = 17,463.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,610.22x = 43,621.94 × 17,463.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,610.22x = 761,772,555.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,772,555.54/31,610.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,098.93

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