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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,621.58, 43,637.33 and 17,474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,621.58, 43,637.33 and 17,474.66 is: 24,114.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,621.58 : 43,637.33 = 17,474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,621.58/43,637.33 = 17,474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,621.58x = 43,637.33 × 17,474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,621.58x = 762,547,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,547,505.06/31,621.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,114.78

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