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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,619.73, 43,631.95 and 17,470.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,619.73, 43,631.95 and 17,470.65 is: 24,107.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,619.73 : 43,631.95 = 17,470.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,619.73/43,631.95 = 17,470.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,619.73x = 43,631.95 × 17,470.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,619.73x = 762,278,527.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,278,527.27/31,619.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,107.69

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