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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,622.67, 43,637.58 and 17,474.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,622.67, 43,637.58 and 17,474.67 is: 24,114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,622.67 : 43,637.58 = 17,474.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,622.67/43,637.58 = 17,474.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,622.67x = 43,637.58 × 17,474.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,622.67x = 762,552,310.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,552,310.10/31,622.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,114.10

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