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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,622.92, 43,635.91 and 17,474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,622.92, 43,635.91 and 17,474.92 is: 24,113.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,622.92 : 43,635.91 = 17,474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,622.92/43,635.91 = 17,474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,622.92x = 43,635.91 × 17,474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,622.92x = 762,533,730.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,533,730.82/31,622.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,113.33

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