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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,614.21, 43,628.49 and 17,467.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,614.21, 43,628.49 and 17,467.97 is: 24,106.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,614.21 : 43,628.49 = 17,467.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,614.21/43,628.49 = 17,467.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,614.21x = 43,628.49 × 17,467.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,614.21x = 762,100,936.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,100,936.32/31,614.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,106.28

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