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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,621.67, 43,637.94 and 17,474.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,621.67, 43,637.94 and 17,474.51 is: 24,114.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,621.67 : 43,637.94 = 17,474.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,621.67/43,637.94 = 17,474.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,621.67x = 43,637.94 × 17,474.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,621.67x = 762,551,605.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,551,605.27/31,621.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,114.85

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